Steelers bring back Markus Golden on one year-deal

Markus Golden is back in the Black and Gold, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced this morning.

Golden, signed to a one-year contract, played an essential role during the 2023 season, spelling T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith . He started in place of the injured Watt in the Steelers AFC Wild Card game versus the Buffalo Bills, where he recorded a sack, three tackles (one for loss) and a quarterback hit.

Golden appeared in 16 games, finishing the 2023 season with 20 tackles (14 solo; six for loss), four sacks, one pass defensed, and a fumble recovery. His four sacks ranked third behind Watt (19) and Highsmith (seven).

In nine seasons, the former second-round draft pick has played in 127 games with 68 starts. Golden has 343 career tackles (68 for loss) and 51 sacks. He has 11 forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries; one returned for a touchdown.

To make room for Golden on the roster, the team waived/injured linebacker David Perales .

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