Former Steelers defender reunites with James Pierre in NFC North
Isaiahh Loudermilk is set to reunite with his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate James Pierre on the Minnesota Vikings.
A former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle is set to reunite with his ex-teammate James Pierre in the NFC North, becoming one of the many free agents to leave the Steel City this offseason. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Steelers ' 2021 fifth-round draft pick Isaiahh Loudermilk, who's spent the past five years in Pittsburgh, is signing with the Minnesota Vikings . Veteran defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, per source.
Loudermilk spent the last five seasons in Pittsburgh. pic. twitter.
com/TkXWl6VhNq ā Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 21, 2026 Loudermilk, who was selected by the Steelers with the 156th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, appeared in 60 games during his first five years in the league and emerged as a reliable depth piece for Pittsburgh. While the Steelers also lost Pierre to the Vikings following his breakout 2025 season, the team managed to quietly replace him and Loudermilk with key acquisitions in free agency, some as cornerback Jamel Dean and defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
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