Eagles sign former Steelers LB L.J. Fort to three-year contract

The Eagles signed seven-year veteran LB L.J. Fort, who has played for the Browns, Bengals, Seahawks and Steelers, mainly as a backup and special teamer.

Fort got a $875,000 signing bonus and base salaries of $1.025 million in 2019 and $1.5 million in 2020 and 2021.

— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) March 14, 2019

Steelers ILB L.J. Fort signs a three-year deal with the Eagles that can reach up to $10 million with playing time incentives, according to a source. The deal includes $1.9 million in guarantees. Steelers made efforts to keep him but he had other suitors.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2019

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy retaining many of their own free agents. But in the case of linebacker L.J. Fort, he is one they let get away. Multiple sources including Steelers ESPN report Jeremy Fowler is reporting Fort has signed a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Forst really became a big part of the Pittsburgh defense late last season. Fort was only listed as the starter two weeks in 2018 but played nearly 30 percent of snaps all season. This was due in large part to his speed. Fort was used heavily in the nickel and dime because he was fast enough to run and cover wide receivers and tight ends.