In March, a failed physical cost defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi a potential job with the Chicago Bears. On Tuesday, the 2017 third-round pick is reportedly visiting with another team in hopes of landing a new contract.
Former Bengals’ DT Larry Ogunjobi, who had seven sacks last season, is visiting today with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source. He recently visited with the New York Jets.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 21, 2022
Ogunjobi spent the first four years of his career with the Cleveland Browns before signing a one-year, $6.2 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals in March 2021. Ogunjobi recorded 49 tackles, plus career-highs in quarterback hits (16), tackles for loss (12) and sacks (7.0) last season.
Prior to the failed physical, the 28-year-old was set to sign with the Bears on a three-year, $40.5 million contract.
Among the new faces that the Steelers have already added this offseason have been quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky (via free agency) and Kenny Pickett (NFL Draft), while they also recently re-signed star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a record-breaking contract.
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