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The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to aggressively tweak their 90-man offseason roster as training camp approaches. On Tuesday, the team announced a reunion with a familiar face, officially signing linebacker Jacoby Windmon to a new contract.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

Steelers Re-Signed LB Jacoby Windmon

According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers have re-signed LB Jacoby Windmon again. This is the third separate stint Windmon has had with Pittsburgh. He’s bounced back and forth between the Steelers and Panthers through his career so far. Windmon, 24, signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State after the 2024 draft.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7

Panthers Releasing LB Jacoby Windmon

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Panthers are releasing LB Jacoby Windmon. Windmon, 24, signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State after the 2024 draft.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19

Panthers Sign LB Jacoby Windmon To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed LB Jacoby Windmon to the practice squad. Carolina’s practice squad now includes: LB Krys Barnes LB Maz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 8

Steelers Sign Another Former Panthers LB

After releasing Ja'Whaun Bentley and seeing Jon Rhattigan get signed off their practice squad by the Las Vegas Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reuniting with a familiar face to help replenish their linebacker depth.

NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 12, 2025

Former Spartan LB Can Build Off Strong Rookie Year

Former Michigan State Spartans linebacker Jacoby Windmon had a late start to his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers, but after a strong final few weeks of the 2024 season, he has a chance to build into what could be a standout second year in the NFL.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / December 28, 2024

NFL fines two players for hip-drop tackles, but no fine for the only one that was flagged

The NFL's much-discussed new rule against hip-drop tackles has only produced one penalty flag this season, against Carolina's Jacoby Windmon on Sunday — and the league's disciplinary office didn't agree with that call.

Carolina Panthers News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27, 2024

How MSU Alum Can Impact NFL Team for the Future

Former Michigan State Spartan and current Carolina Panthers linebacker Jacoby Windmon achieved a huge milestone in this NFL career. In the Panthers' overtime victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Windmon got his first taste at a starting role for a professional team for the first time in his career.

NFL News / Panthers Wire / December 23, 2024

Panthers rookie LB earned dubious honor in Week 16 win over Cardinals

NFL history was made in yesterday’s matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Panthers linebacker Jacoby Windmon became the first player to ever be penalized for a hip-drop tackle.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 23, 2024

Former Steelers LB Makes Bad NFL History

Former Pittsburgh Steelers training camp linebacker and undrafted free agent Jacoby Windmon made NFL history for the wrong reason in Week 16 of the season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 22, 2024

Dave Canales, Jacoby Windmon among Panthers studs and duds in walkoff win vs. Cardinals

The Carolina Panthers earned a hard-fought overtime victory on Sunday. For the most part, everyone played pretty well. The offense especially was in rare form, and there's a ton of praise to be doled out.

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Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / December 22, 2024

Panthers flagged for hip-drop tackle, James Conner cuts Panthers lead to 20-10

The league's rule outlawing hip-drop tackles has resulted in fines this season, but it did not result in an in-game penalty until Sunday's game between the Cardinals and Panthers in Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / December 7, 2024

Panthers elevate 2 players for tomorrow's game against Eagles

The Carolina Panthers have brought up two practice-squad members for tomorrow’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. As announced this afternoon, wide receiver Dan Chisena and outside linebacker Jacoby Windmon will join the active roster for Week 14 as standard game day elevations.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / November 7, 2024

Panthers sign LB, release another from practice squad

The Carolina Panthers were a little busy before hitting the practice field on Thursday. After announcing the four-year extension for running back Chuba Hubbard this morning, the team officially signed linebacker Jacoby Windmon to their practice squad.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / November 5, 2024

Panthers part ways with 2 players on Tuesday

Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo wasn’t the only player the Carolina Panthers parted ways with on Tuesday. As first noted by team reporter Kassidy Hill, the Panthers have waived linebacker Jacoby Windmon from the active roster and released linebacker Jackson Mitchell from the practice squad.

NFL News / Steelers Now / October 15, 2024

Panthers Snatch Athletic Linebacker Off Steelers Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers snatched linebacker Jacoby Windmon off the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on Tuesday. Windmon heads to a 1-5 Panthers club that has a league-worst -100 point differential.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 2, 2024

Steelers Re-Sign Physical Linebacker

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing linebacker Jacoby Windmon to their practice squad, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Windmon was with the Steelers during training camp and the preseason but was waived during the final cuts.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 2, 2024

Steelers Bring Back Training Camp Standout

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing Jacoby Windmon to their practice squad, bringing back the training camp standout as they approach Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 14, 2024

Steelers Have New Name to Watch at OLB

Despite a 20-12 loss at the hands of the Houston Texans in their first preseason game, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin came away with a positive impression of one of the team's undrafted linebackers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / July 23, 2024

Steelers UDFA sees his chances of making the roster skyrocket with position coach in his corner

The Pittsburgh Steelers start training camp in Latrobe on Thursday, with the team officially reporting on Wednesday. And while there are plenty of storylines

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / July 22, 2024

Steelers Rookie ILB Jacoby Windmon Looking to Add Personal ‘Value’ With Pass Rush Abilities

All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is LB Jacoby Windmon. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive end turned inside linebacker Jacoby Windmon as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30, 2024

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Michigan State linebacker Jacoby Windmon signs with Pittsburgh Steelers as undrafted free agent

Former Michigan State linebacker Jacoby Windmon will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He played five years of college football, including the past two with the Spartans, and is now ready to enter the next chapter of his career.

College Football News / Steelers Now / April 27, 2024

Steelers Sign Another Speedy Linebacker, Michigan State’s Jacoby Windmon

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Michigan State linebacker Jacoby Windmon as an undrafted free agent, the team announced on Saturday. Windmon is a Marrero, Louisiana native who played three years at UNLV before transferring to Michigan State.

College Football News / Big Ten Network / February 13, 2024

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Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / January 3, 2024

Michigan State football: Jacoby Windmon declares for NFL draft

Star Michigan State football linebacker Jacoby Windmon has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft after entering the portal. Ready for more exciting news? Michigan State football star linebacker Jacoby Windmon is heading to the NFL draft after declaring on Wednesday.