Steelers sign two former XFL Guardians

The Steelers added depth both sides of the ball Wednesday with defensive tackle Cavon Walker and offensive tackle Jarron Jones, both formerly of the XFL New York Guardians.

The Steelers added more depth to their defensive line by signing XFL sack leader Cavon Walker to a one-year deal. Listed at 6-2, 284 pounds, Walker led the XFL with 4.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits as a member of the New York Guardians.
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Walker, the XFL’s sack leader, compiled 4.5 sacks, nine quarterback hits, and 19 tackles (five for loss) in five games with the Guardians.

Prior to joining the XFL, Walker had brief stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears.

Moments later, Rich Cimini of ESPN NFL Nation reported that the Steelers signed both Walker and Jones.

Two members of the @XFLGuardians are signing with the Steelers– DL Cavon Walker and OL Jarron Jones, per source. #Steelers

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 25, 2020

Jones spent time with several NFL teams, most notably the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.

Depth at the interior of the Steelers defensive line was thin after losing nose tackle Javon Hargrave in free agency to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh previously added defensive lineman Chris Wormley via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.