Cameron Johnston, a veteran Australian punter, has signed a $13 million contract with the NFL’s dominant Pittsburgh Steelers.
Johnston, originally from Geelong, joins the Houston Texans for his ninth season in the NFL, which may last nearly a decade after signing a three-year deal.
Another product of the Prokick Australia production line, Johnston, who was drafted by AFL cub Melbourne in 2010 but never played a senior game, has been in the NFL since he was picked up in 2017 by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent three seasons.
He’s played 95 games and was part of the Texans side that made the NFL playoffs this season, beating the Cleveland Browns before losing to the Baltimore Ravens.
“I’m super excited to be here,” Johnston said as he signed his contract.
Johnston is one of several Australian punters in the NFL, including Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks, Lou Hedley of the New Orleans Saints, and Mitch Wishnowsky of the San Francisco 49ers.
Jordan Mailata is also a major member of the Eagles’ offensive line, and Daniel Faalele (Baltimore Ravens) and Adam Gostsis (Jacksonville Jaguars) are among the league’s nonpunters.
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