Ottawa Redblacks

Redblacks’ Diontae Spencer signs with Steelers

by
Justin Dunk
January 4, 2019

Receiver Diontae Spencer has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per NFL sources.

Spencer recently worked out for the Steelers.

The star receiver/return man has spent the past four seasons in the CFL with Toronto (2015-2016) and Ottawa (2017-2018).

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Spencer had his first 1,000-yard receiving season last year and earned a CFL all-star nod for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old recorded 2,691 total yards last season and eight touchdowns.

Spencer went unselected in the 2014 NFL draft, attended Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp and briefly signed by the St. Louis Rams, but sat on the sidelines the rest of that season.

Look for Spencer to get a shot to stick with Pittsburgh as both a return man and deep threat receiver.

Justin Dunk

Football insider, reporter and analyst.