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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker L.J. Fort Signs With The Baltimore Ravens

BALTIMORE (KDKA)-- After leaving Pittsburgh to play with Philadelphia, L.J. Fort is now a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Fort was released by the Eagles last week, after signing a three-year $5.5 million contract with Philly in the 2019 offseason. The Ravens announced they signed the free agent Monday.

"We have signed linebacker L.J. Fort to the 53-man roster."

Fort played with the Steelers from 2015 to 2018. He was used a lot as a middle linebacker for the Steelers last season.

In his eight-year career, Fort has posted 85 tackles with three sacks, a fumble recovery, an interception and a defensive touchdown.

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