Tag: Steelers practice squad

Steelers make practice squad swap on Friday

The Steelers signed RB Jonathan Ward to the practice squad on Friday.

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced a pair of practice squad moves ahead of this week’s game with the Cleveland Browns. The team announced they were re-signing running back Jonathan Ward to the practice squad and to make room, releasing defensive tackle Domenique Davis.

Ward has been on and off of the practice squad throughout this season as the team needs depth at running back. He appeared in four games this season and has five carries for 22 rushing yards.

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Steelers add former first-round CB to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers added former Jacksonville Jaguars first-round NFL draft pick C.J. Henderson to their practice squad.

With the unfortunate news of second-year cornerback Cory Trice Jr. heading to injured reserve, the Pittsburgh Steelers added some depth on Wednesday.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Steelers signed cornerback C.J. Henderson to their practice squad.

Henderson, a former first-round selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft, has appeared in 49 games (32 starts) for Jacksonville and the Carolina Panthers (2021-2023). In those matchups, Henderson has recorded 172 tackles (139 solo), 16 passes defensed, six tackles for a loss, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack and a fumble recovery.

Henderson signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent, appearing in only one preseason game.

Henderson spent three seasons with the Florida Gators, appearing in 33 games and recording 93 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, six interceptions, 22 pass deflections and two defensive touchdowns. He excelled in single coverage, logging 172 single-coverage snaps and allowing only one touchdown on 49 targets.

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Steelers place newly-acquired RB on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed running back Boston Scott on injured reserve and added Aaron Shampklin to the practice squad.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed running back Boston Scott on injured reserve. The team acquired him for the practice squad on August 30.

In a corresponding move, Aaron Shampklin has been added to the practice squad. Shampklin originally joined the Steelers on a futures contract at the end of the 2023 season and was with the team throughout the offseason.

Shampklin appeared in all three preseason games, rushing for 40 yards and catching three passes for three yards. He was waived when rosters were trimmed to 53.

Shampklin had stints with the Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.

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Steelers bringing preseason star back to practice squad

The Steelers are signing Jonathan Ward to the practice squad.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some solid performances from several of their backup running backs during training camp and the preseason. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Steelers are bringing at least one of them back to the practice squad.

Wilson says the Steelers are planning to sign Jonathan Ward back to the practice squad after a strong preseason. We were hoping that either Ward or La’Mical Perine would be back after the Steelers kept only three running backs and no fullback on the initial 53-man roster.

Steelers key backup running back Jaylen Warren suffered an injury in the preseason but said he will be ready to go in Week One against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Steelers have reportedly also signed former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott to the practice squad. The Steelers might be loaded up at the position to sort out if they want to carry a true third running back on the roster as opposed to using hybrid Cordarrelle Patterson.

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Steelers signing ex-Eagles RB Boston Scott to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Philadelphia Eagles, L.A. Rams running back Boston Scott to the practice squad.

A wide receiver? A slot cornerback? Nope, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back to their practice squad roster after Tuesday’s cutdowns.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Steelers are signing former Philadelphia Eagles back Boston Scott, who was cut after spending the summer with the Los Angeles Rams.

Scott was released in December 2018 by his drafted team, the New Orleans Saints, and immediately signed with the Eagles, where he’d spend six seasons.

During his time in Philadelphia, Scott logged 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground, and 566 yards and one touchdown as a pass-catcher.

The Steelers could’ve been attracted to Scott because of his success as a kick returner, a spot that left a muddled picture after the preseason. In 2020, Scott finished the season 4th in kick returns and eighth in kick return yards. In 2022, he finished with the eighth-longest kick return of 66 yards.

Known as the “Giant Killer,” 10 of Scott’s 17 career touchdowns have come against the New York Giants. He has 86 carries for 414 yards (4.81 yards per carry) and 10 rushing scores to go along with 17 receptions for 222 yards versus New York.

The Steelers welcome the New York Giants to Acrisure Stadium in Week 8. Something tells me Scott will magically be a practice squad activation.

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Steelers sign ex-Browns safety Nate Meadors to practice squad

The Steelers signed safety Nate Meadors to their practice squad.

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed their need for depth at inside linebacker with the addition of Jaylon Smith on Tuesday and did the same at the safety position.

Journeyman Nate Meadors originally signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 as an undrafted free agent and has had stints with the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, and, most recently, the Cleveland Browns. He also played in the XFL for the St. Louis Battlehawks.

Meadors’ last game action came in 2020 via the Vikings’ special teams. He played 11 defensive snaps for Minnesota in 2019.

With Keanu Neal on injured reserve and injuries to Minkah Fitzpatrick and Trenton Thompson, safety has been widdled down to Patrick Peterson, Eric Rowe, Miles Killebrew and Elijah Riley. Damontae Kazee is serving a three-game suspension handed down by the NFL for an illegal hit against the Colts in Week 15.

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Former Eagles Renell Wren, Jason Huntley sign to the Steelers practice squad

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Renell Wren and running back Jason Huntley sign to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad

The Eagles will host the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 8 of the 2022 season, and two former Birds could make a return.

Pittsburgh just announced that defensive tackle Renell Wren and running back Jason Huntley have both been signed to the Steelers practice squad ahead of the season opener.

Huntley has 18 career carries for 70 yards and one reception for no yards.

In 2021 he had 13 carries for 51 yards and was initially drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State.

Wren signed with the Eagles this offseason after spending most of the 2021 season on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad and was called up for the season finale against the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals drafted Wren in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

The Steelers now have 13 players on their practice squad, with three spots remaining.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Ravens DE, 3 others for Week 18

Steelers protect four players for their season final vs. Ravens.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designate players each Wednesday. Protected players are not eligible to sign with another team until after that week’s game.

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected on their practice squad for Week 18 versus the Baltimore Ravens:

Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects ex-Bucs DT, 3 others for Week 17

The Steelers protected four players for their Week 17 matchup with the Browns

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designate players each Wednesday. Protected players are not eligible to sign with another team until after that week’s game.

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected on their practice squad for Week 17 versus the Cleveland Browns:

Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 16

The Steelers protected four players, including Karl Joseph, for their Week 16 brawl with the Chiefs in Kansas City.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designate players each Wednesday. Protected players are not eligible to sign with another team until after that week’s game.

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected on their practice squad for Week 16 versus the Kansas City Chiefs: