Steelers Lose All-Pro Special Teamer to Buccaneers

Miles Killebrew signs one-year deal with Tampa Bay after leaving Pittsburgh

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:48am

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro special teams player Miles Killebrew has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reportedly worth around $1.8 million. Killebrew is reuniting with former Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith, who now holds the same role in Tampa Bay.

Why it matters

Killebrew was a key contributor on the Steelers' special teams unit, earning All-Pro honors in 2021. His departure is a significant loss for Pittsburgh's special teams, which has been a strength of the team in recent years.

The details

Killebrew, who had put his Washington County home on the market last month, will now join the Buccaneers and work again with Smith, the former Steelers special teams coordinator. He'll also be reunited with running back Kenneth Gainwell, who played with Killebrew in Pittsburgh.

  • Killebrew signed the one-year contract with the Buccaneers on March 13, 2026.
  • Last month, Killebrew put his home in Washington County, Pennsylvania up for sale, signaling his impending departure from the Steelers.

The players

Miles Killebrew

A former All-Pro special teams player for the Pittsburgh Steelers who has now signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Danny Smith

The current special teams coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who previously held the same role with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kenneth Gainwell

A running back who played with Killebrew on the Steelers and will now be reunited with him on the Buccaneers.

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What they’re saying

“The writing was on the wall that the special teams ace was going to leave the Steelers, as Joyce Hanz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported last month that Killebrew put his Washington County home on the market.”

— Sal Bucci, Piatt Sotheby representative (SteelersNOW.com)

The takeaway

Killebrew's departure is a significant loss for the Steelers' special teams unit, which has been a strength of the team in recent years. His reunion with former Steelers coordinator Danny Smith in Tampa Bay will be one to watch as the Buccaneers look to bolster their special teams.