Steelers Sign Corliss Waitman
In the wake of Cameron Johnston’s injury in Pittsburgh’s Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the Steelers have signed his replacement, Corliss Waitman, this according to Waitman’s agent, Alexa Stabler.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday morning that Johnston’s knee injury would be season-ending. The 32-year-old Aussie inked a three-year deal worth $9 million with the Steelers this past offseason, to significantly upgrade the punting game.
Waitman is a familiar name, in regards to the Steelers, as he was a member of Pittsburgh’s practice squad in 2020 and 2021.
During the 2021 season, Waitman appeared in two games with the Steelers, while Pressley Harvin III was on bereavement leave.
The Denver Broncos gave Waitman his first extensive opportunity in 2022, as he was their punter for all 17 regular season games. He averaged 46.6 yards per punt, and posted an inside the 20 percentage of 31.3%.
Waitman spent time on the New England Patriots’ practice squad in 2023. He was then waived by the Chicago Bears towards the end of this preseason.