According to a report by MLFootball, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding some legitimate talent at running back. According to their Twitter account, Pittsburgh is signing former Houston Texans running back Xazavian Valladay to a one-year contract.
Valladay was waived by the Texans on Sunday and cleared waivers despite drawing interest from multiple teams, per his agent. Valladay rushed for 1,192 yards in his final season at Arizona State.
Valladay will join a crowded group of backs battling for a spot on the roster behind Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Anthony McFarland Jr. To make room on the 90-man roster, the Steelers released running back John Lovett.
BREAKING: Former ASU standout and Houston #Texams running back Xazavian Valladay is signing with the Pittsburgh #Steelers on a one-year deal, his agent Jamal L. Tooson tells @_MLFootball.
“Multiple teams reached out regarding X following him clearing waivers, X is super excited… pic.twitter.com/m2ayEz3X7b
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 15, 2023
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