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Buccaneers to Sign Special-Teams All-Pro Miles Killebrew to One-Year Deal, per Report

The move reunites the veteran ace with new Tampa Bay special teams coach Danny Smith.

Overview

  • Killebrew is expected to join Tampa Bay on a one-year contract worth about $1.8 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
  • The two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 first-team All-Pro leaves Pittsburgh after five seasons primarily as a special teams standout.
  • Smith coached Killebrew throughout his Steelers tenure and was hired by the Buccaneers earlier this offseason to lead special teams.
  • Used largely on kick and coverage units, Killebrew has played roughly 71% of available special teams snaps in his career versus about 8% on defense.
  • His 2025 season ended after five games with a torn ACL, and the Steelers now must replace their core special teams role.