Ahkello Witherspoon Fantasy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to a two-year deal. The 26-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers before a trade sent him to Pittsburgh last year. He played in nine games for the Steelers in 2021 and compiled 15 total tackles and three interceptions. He's currently slated to be one of the team's nickelback options beside starting outside corners Justin Layne and Levi Wallace.

Mar. 17th • 4:16 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received a boost Friday when they swung a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Witherspoon had inked a one-year deal worth $4 million with Seattle in free agency, but ultimately will not suit up for the franchise after four years spent as a division rival with the 49ers. Witherspoon appeared in 47 games (33 starts) during his time with San Francisco. His addition further strengthens the Pittsburgh secondary, with Joe Haden and Cameron Sutton likely to hold down primary duties out wide. Currently coming off the board as a top-3 defense in most fantasy drafts, the addition of Witherspoon does not nothing but boost Pittsburgh's stock further.

Sep. 3rd • 3:08 PM

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. Witherspoon was benched in favor of Emmanuel Moseley to finish the 2019 season in San Francisco, but he re-entered the starting lineup for the final three games of 2020 and played well. Witherspoon will join D.J. Reed, who Seattle claimed off waivers from the 49ers last season. The soon-to-be 26-year-old was a third-round pick by the 49ers out of Colorado in 2017, and he was mostly a disappointment in his four seasons with the team. In 47 career games (33 starts), Witherspoon has 117 combined tackles (99 solo), four interceptions (one for a touchdown), 24 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Mar. 16th • 9:51 PM