Category: Steelers roster transactions

Steelers make roster moves ahead of Week 14 Bengals game

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated cornerback Cory Trice Jr. to the 53-man roster from injured reserve and waived running back Jonathan Ward.

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated cornerback Cory Trice Jr. to the 53-man roster from injured reserve. Today was the deadline to do so to avoid him being sidelined for the rest of the season.

Trice hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 3 L.A. Chargers contest. He had a critical interception in Pittsburgh’s Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Trice, drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft, spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in training camp.

Trice was recently selected as the Steelers 2024 Ed Block Courage Award winner, given to a player who has shown courage either coming back from an injury or a life-altering situation.

The Steelers waived running back Jonathan Ward on Wednesday in preparation for Trice’s reverting to the roster.


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REPORT: Steelers to sign former Pittsburgh Maulers standout

Injuries to Payton Wilson and Tyler Matakevich left the Steelers thin at inside linebacker, forcing the team to bring one in.

Injuries to Payton Wilson and Tyler Matakevich left the Pittsburgh Steelers thin at inside linebacker, forcing the team to bring one in.

According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Steelers are signing Kyahva Tezino, best known to Pittsburgh football fans for his time with the Maulers.

During the 2022 season, Tezino logged a team-high 93 tackles and two interceptions. Last season, he ranked second in tackles and tackles for loss and made 13 tackles in the 2023 USFL Championship Game.

Tezino spent 2023 training camp with the San Fransisco 49ers.

Wilson exited the Bills game early and was evaluated for a concussion on Sunday. Matakevich, who the Steelers brought back to the roster last month, is dealing with an ankle injury.

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Steelers waive ex-Ravens WR Tarik Black with injury designation

With any player the Steelers release these days, it’s a wonder if it’s to make roster room for Brandon Aiyuk.

With any player the Pittsburgh Steelers release these days, it’s a wonder if it’s to make roster room for Brandon Aiyuk. Could this be it?

Probably not.

Today’s unlucky player is wide receiver Tarik Black, whom the Steelers waived with an injury designation (hamstring). He was signed just two weeks ago in the wake of Roman Wilson‘s injury but could revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers.

Black entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He had stints with the Colts and Jets and was on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad during the 2023 season.

Black caught his one target for 11 yards from Kyle Allen on Friday night. His release leaves two vacant spots on the roster.

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Steelers awarded former Ravens offensive lineman off waivers

Another former Baltimore Raven has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers ranks. 

Another former Baltimore Raven has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers ranks.

According to the NFL transactions report, Pittsburgh was awarded offensive lineman TyKeem Doss off waivers from Baltimore.

According to Pro Football Focus, Doss played 38 snaps (35 left tackle, 3 right tackle) in the 2023 preseason. Doss spent the season on the Ravens practice squad before signing a futures contract in January. His lone snap this preseason was at left guard.

Since the Steelers are down an offensive lineman with Troy Fautanu out, Doss will be another training camp body with a chance to earn a role on the practice squad.

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Steelers bring back Markus Golden on one year-deal

The Steelers have brought back a familiar name in OLB Markus Golden.

Markus Golden is back in the Black and Gold, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced this morning.

Golden, signed to a one-year contract, played an essential role during the 2023 season, spelling T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. He started in place of the injured Watt in the Steelers AFC Wild Card game versus the Buffalo Bills, where he recorded a sack, three tackles (one for loss) and a quarterback hit.

Golden appeared in 16 games, finishing the 2023 season with 20 tackles (14 solo; six for loss), four sacks, one pass defensed, and a fumble recovery. His four sacks ranked third behind Watt (19) and Highsmith (seven).

In nine seasons, the former second-round draft pick has played in 127 games with 68 starts. Golden has 343 career tackles (68 for loss) and 51 sacks. He has 11 forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries; one returned for a touchdown.

To make room for Golden on the roster, the team waived/injured linebacker David Perales.

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Russell Wilson hints he’s signing with the Steelers

Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Steelers.

It looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers have their new quarterback. Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson sent out the Tweet below hinting in a not-so-subtle fashion that he plans to sign with the Steelers for his 13th NFL season when free agency begins.

According to multiple reports, Wilson is planning to sign a one-year contract with Pittsburgh and will compete with Kenny Pickett for the starting quarterback job. Wilson met with the Steelers over the weekend and by all accounts the visit went well.

Quarterback was the weak link in the Steelers offense last season. Pickett struggled all season until an injury sidelined and it wasn’t until Mason Rudolph took over the starting job that the offense started to move. Now, Pittsburgh hopes Wilson can make better use of the weapons the Steelers have along with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and help the Steelers break their playoff win drought.

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Steelers sign Brad Wing to practice squad

The Steelers welcomed back P Brad Wing.

We’ve seen first-hand how poor punting can affect a game and the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be taking no chances with Pressley Harvin III.

The team announced this morning that they’ve signed veteran punter Brad Wing to their practice squad. It signals a lack of faith in Harvin and for good reason. He’s one of the worst punters in the league, averaging just 43.4 yards per attempt.

Wing was with Pittsburgh earlier this season when Harvin was dealing with a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, he wasn’t an adequate substitute. He had 11 punts in Weeks 4 and 5, averaging 45 yards per attempt. He has two touchbacks, three punts inside the 20-yard line and a long of 52 yards.

Wing played for Pittsburgh in 2014, punting 61 times for 2,668 yards. Per Steelers.com, he landed 20 attempts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.

To make room for Wing, the Steelers released quarterback Trace McSorley on Tuesday.

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Steelers sign David Perales to practice squad

A familiar name is back after the Steelers signed LB David Perales to their practice squad on Tuesday.

A familiar name is back after the Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker David Perales to their practice squad on Tuesday.

The rookie out of Fresno State was signed as an undrafted free agent last April but was cut in August as the team trimmed their roster to the mandated 53 players. Perales has been on and off the practice squad since his release.

He’ll join Markus Golden, Nick Herbig and Kyron Johnson as the only depth outside linebackers currently on the roster. The unit, along with Alex Highsmith, will have a tall task defending Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills without T.J. Watt in the lineup.

To make room for Perales, the Steelers released safety Nate Meadors.

Perales played 100 preseason snaps, recording four tackles and a quarterback hurry.

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Pittsburgh Steelers sign ex-Cowboys 2nd-round LB Jaylon Smith

Journeyman linebacker Jaylon Smith has found himself another home — his fourth in three seasons — with the Steelers.

Journeyman linebacker Jaylon Smith has found himself another home — his fourth in three seasons — with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His agent, Doug Hendrickson, was the first to announce the news.

The former second-round pick, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016, most recently appeared in a single Week 9 game for the Las Vegas Raiders. Prior to the Raiders, he spent time with the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants.

Smith signs at a time when Pittsburgh is terribly thin at linebacker. They’ve had to rebuild completely after what was once a solid unit first came crashing down with a knee injury to Cole Holcomb, quickly followed by Kwon Alexander and, most recently, Elandon Roberts.

CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reports that Smith, 28, will start on the practice squad. He joins rostered linebackers Myles Jack, Mykal Walker and Blake Martinez.

In nine seasons, the Pro Bowler recorded 626 tackles (24 for loss), 11 sacks, six fumble recoveries and two interceptions.

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Steelers re-sign RB Anthony McFarland to practice squad

And, just like that, Anthony McFarland is back.

Almost as quickly as he left, Anthony McFarland is back. The Pittsburgh Steelers released the veteran running back on Thursday and, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, re-signed him to the practice squad yesterday.

Cutting McFarland was the most obvious move when Pittsburgh needed to make room to suit up linebacker Kyron Johnson for the Cincinnati Bengals game. He’d been inactive for four games after playing in two upon his return from injured reserve.

This season, McFarland has two catches for 11 yards and returned six kickoffs for 164 yards.

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