Steelers Scheduled To Meet With LB Arthur Moats This Week

The Steelers will host free agent linebacker Arthur Moats early this week, according to Alan Robinson of  the Tribune.

Steelers to meet with free agent LB Arthur Moats, probably on Monday. RB LaGarrette Blount pushed back to Friday.

— Alan Robinson (@arobinson_Trib) March 23, 2014

Moats was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 6th round of the 2010 draft. He played most of his snaps there at 4-3 defensive end and outside linebacker, but transitioned to ILB last year.  The 6’2, 250 lb ILB is rated as the highest remaining free agent inside linebacker by Rotoworld.

Moats is stout against the run, and possesses great position flexibility. A bit of trivia- he is the linebacker who became famous for ending Brett Favre’s starting streak in 2010. His catchphrase is “Don’t Cross The Moats”, which he has tatooed on his back.

Being that most of Steelers brass will be in Florida early in the week for league meetings, it’s hard to say who the linebacker will be meeting with exactly. Presumably, he’ll be meeting with front office, medical, and members of the defensive coaching staff. No other teams are in hot pursuit of Moats, at least, none that have been made public.