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Steelers make 4 roster moves ahead of Week 11 Ravens game

The Pittsburgh Steelers made four roster moves ahead of their critical AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers made four roster moves today ahead of their critical AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

Wide receiver Jamal Agnew and running back Jonathan Ward were added to the practice squad. Ward was released last week, cleared waivers and picked back up. Ward spent time on the active roster this season and has five carries for 22 yards in four games.

Agnew, a fifth-round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL draft, has appeared in 82 games (5 starts). He started as a defensive back, switching to wide receiver in 2020. Agnew signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, where he spent three seasons.

For his career, Agnew has 730 receiving yards on 84 receptions and five touchdowns.

Offensive tackle John Leglue and wide receiver Lance McCutcheon were released in corresponding moves.


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Steelers prevent poaching, act fast to sign former first-round CB

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former first-round NFL draft pick C.J. Henderson from practice squad to active roster.

Cornerback-needy teams were sniffing around the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad for the services of former first-round pick C.J. Henderson. So, Pittsburgh had to act fast, and they did, signing Henderson to the active roster on Tuesday.

Henderson’s pro career began as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. He appeared in just 10 games before being traded to the Carolina Panthers during the 2021 season.

The Houston Texans signed Henderson to a one-year deal in 2024 free agency, but he was released when the team made cuts to form the 53-man roster in August.

In 49 games (32 starts), Henderson has recorded 172 tackles (139 solo), 16 passes defensed, six tackles for a loss, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack and fumble recovery.

Henderson is expected to make his Steelers and 2024 season debut during Monday Night Football against the New York Giants and, according to Chris Adamski of TribLive, will likely have a role both on defense and on special teams.

“I am looking forward to it. Whatever they need me to do, I am looking forward to it and will show them the best that I can.”

Signing Henderson to the 53-man roster doesn’t bode well for cornerback Donte Jackson, who exited the New York Jets game with a shoulder injury.

Jackson, acquired from the Panthers in the Diontae Johnson trade, has been on fire for the Steelers this season. Jackson, Pittsburgh’s 2024 interception leader, is on pace for a career season with three interceptions and six defended passes.

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Steelers make 2 roster moves ahead of Week 2 matchup with Broncos

When the Pittsburgh Steelers make roster moves throughout the season, you better believe an addition will always be a wide receiver. 

When the Pittsburgh Steelers make roster moves throughout the season, you better believe an addition will always be a wide receiver.

On Tuesday, the Steelers signed Shaquan “Shaq” Davis to the practice squad and released linebacker Marcus Haynes in a corresponding move.

The New Orleans Saints signed Davis as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He spent his rookie season on their practice squad before an offseason signing sent him briefly to the Philadelphia Eagles. He returned to New Orleans during training camp.

Davis played at the collegiate level at South Carolina State, appearing in seven games in 2022 and finishing with 23 receptions for 546 yards and five touchdowns.

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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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Steelers officially awarded Jeremiah Moon in post-Super Bowl deferment

Jeremiah Moon is officially a Pittsburgh Steeler.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were officially awarded linebacker Jeremiah Moon off waivers in a post-Super Bowl deferment, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson.

Moon, 25, has been on and off the Ravens roster since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

The Florida product did not suit up in his rookie season but appeared in eight games (two versus the Steelers) with one start in 2023. In those matchups, Moon logged 12 tackles (one for loss) and two forced fumbles. He was waived before the postseason to make room for tight end Mark Andrews.

Pittsburgh put in their claim for Moon on Jan. 26 but had to wait until after the Super Bowl for the move to become official.

Moon will join T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig in the outside linebacker room. Markus Golden, signed by the Steelers last May, is a pending free agent.

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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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