Desmond King Fantasy

The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their defense, signing recently released cornerback Desmond King II. The 2018 All-Pro posted 89 tackles, eight passes defended, and two interceptions in 2022 as a member of the Houston Texans. The 28-year-old was released by Houston prior to the roster cutdown deadline. The cornerback was drafted in the fifth round by the Chargers in 2017 and has spent time in Los Angeles, Tennessee, and Houston. King will likely play in the slot in Pittsburgh.

Aug. 30th • 9:44 AM

The Houston Texans re-signed defensive back Desmond King to a two-year, $7 million deal on Tuesday that includes $3.5 million fully guaranteed, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. King did have a career-high 93 tackles (68 solo), three interceptions, six passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 games (12 starts), but overall he struggled as an outside cornerback in coverage. If they have the luxury, it would be helpful for King to move to slot cornerback in 2022. The 27-year-old was a fifth-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers back in 2017 out of Iowa, and he was named a first-team All-Pro in his second season in 2018. King will return to Houston for his second straight season.

Mar. 15th • 9:36 PM

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Desmond King to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. The 26-year-old was acquired by the Tennessee Titans from the Los Angeles Chargers last November and made an immediate impact in Tennessee, returning a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. King finished last year with 31 tackles, a sack and a QB hit in nine games. The Texans also signed cornerback Terrance Mitchell and re-signed corner Vernon Hargreaves earlier this week. Bradley Roby will be suspended for the first week of the regular season. When he returns, King could be relegated to slot duties. King was named a first-team All-Pro in 2018 as a nickel cornerback with the Chargers. He has 244 tackles, 8.5 sacks, four interceptions, 19 passes defensed, 16 tackles for loss and 14 QB hits in his four-year career.

Mar. 19th • 3:48 PM