The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Patrick Queen to a three-year, $41 million deal, marking one of the offseason's notable moves. The contract includes an $11.59M signing bonus, with Queen earning $13.84M this year, and outlines guaranteed salaries and roster bonuses over the next years. Previously with the Baltimore Ravens, Queen has expressed a long-standing grudge against Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin but now looks forward to embracing his role on the new team. He has been vocal about his anticipation of playing against the Ravens, aiming to be the 'villain' in the rivalry. Queen's switch to the Steelers fills a significant need for the team, adding a major playmaker to their roster. He will be wearing No. 6 with the Steelers.
Patrick Queen stands ground saying he’ll play ‘villain’ role with Steelers after leaving Ravens https://t.co/nxR2DkmoCA
New #Steelers LB Patrick Queen on facing the Ravens twice a year: “I want to be that villain. I want to be that guy. I’m looking to do some stuff to them.” https://t.co/tB2xLHYb7E
Patrick Queen on facing the Ravens now as a Steeler: “I want to be that villain. I want to be that guy. I’m looking to do some stuff to them.” https://t.co/wJHIcOwHVz
Patrick Queen also said he'll wear No. 6 with the Steelers.
Patrick Queen said the Steelers are allowing him to wear No. 6.
Patrick Queen looking forward to switching sides in the Steelers-Ravens rivalry and calls himself the villain: "I hate that I've got to be that guy, but it is what it is. I'm happy where I am right now."
New Steeler LB Patrick Queen, who said said he "wants to be a villain," also laughed said he might've had a "hunch" that he'd be a Steeler one day when Mike Tomlin chirped at him that he wasn't a Raven. Said in that moment, though, he "wanted to fight him."
Patrick Queen is in the house. One of three free agents the Steelers will introduce today. https://t.co/GD7eGQ5ei1
New Steelers LB @Patrickqueen_ on what it'll be like to play the Ravens as a rival. "It will be weird but I want to be that villain, I want to be that guy."
New Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen was asked why he was attracted to the Steelers. He gestured to Mike Tomlin and said "That guy right there."
Patrick Queen Signs with #Steelers: How #Ravens Will 'Be Fine' Without Star Linebacker https://t.co/ypElU2os84
I’ve got to be honest. Patrick Queen to the #Steelers is one of my favorite moved made this offseason. Fills a major need with a major playmaker. Oh, and to be a fly on the wall for Queen’s first meeting with Mike Tomlin … https://t.co/207l0mspjw
#Steelers to Sign #Ravens LB Patrick Queen https://t.co/TpaT68w0gP
New Steeler Patrick Queen spoke just last October of the years-long grudge he had against Mike Tomlin https://t.co/Kj3Q2qlqZ1
Details on Patrick Queen's three-year, $41 million deal with the #Steelers: 2024: $11.59M signing bonus $2.25M salary (guaranteed) 2025 $6.67M March roster bonus $7.16M salary 2026 $2.5M March roster bonus $10.83M salary So Queen gets $13.84M this year, then PIT has options.
Steelers, LB Patrick Queen agree to 3-year deal: Source https://t.co/35UlfkkIKw