Tag: Steelers tryouts

Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout

The Steelers are working out former Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburgh’s Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos.

DiNucci hasn’t taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses.

Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Steelers hold tryouts for 5 USFL defensive linemen

5 USFL D-linemen were in Pittsburgh today for tryouts.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to shore up their defensive line depth after last week’s sudden retirement of defensive tackle Daniel Archibong.

You may have missed Archibong’s retirement news because, well… Heinz Field.

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Steelers brought in five USFL players for a tryout today.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryout

The Steelers hosted former Chiefs, Eagles defensive back today.

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted former Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Lavert Hill for a tryout on Tuesday.

Hill was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and waived during final roster cuts. He spent the early part of the season as a member of their practice squad before being released in late November.

From there, Hill was signed to the Eagles practice squad and waived prior to cut-downs the following August.

Hill most recently spent a week on the Cardinals practice squad.

The Steelers also hosted defensive back Isaiah Johnson, who the team ended up signing to their practice squad. It appears Hill is the odd one out.

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Pittsburgh Steelers host 2 special teamers for tryouts

The Steelers hosted two special teamers for tryouts on Tuesday. 

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted two special teamers for tryouts on Tuesday.

Former Cincinnati Bengals punter Drue Chrisman was signed as an undrafted free agent out of The Ohio State University in April. He was released from the Bengals practice squad in October.

Rex Sunahara, a product of West Virginia, is a 6-foot-6 long snapper who spent the 2021 offseason with the Miami Dolphins.

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Steelers host ex-Patriots, Titans defensive lineman for tryout

The Steelers are looking to add depth to their defensive line.

The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted defensive lineman Woodrow Hamilton for a tryout on Monday per the NFL transaction wire.

Hamilton was most recently a part of the New York Giants practice squad but appeared in two games for the Tennessee Titans earlier this season.

The New England Patriots signed Hamilton as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s appeared in nine games for four teams.

For all of the injuries the Steelers have dealt with this season, Hamilton is the first player they’ve hosted for a tryout.

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Steelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout

To bolster cornerback depth, the Steelers bring in former Philadelphia Eagle, Trevor Williams.

Per the NFL transactions report, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted former Penn State defensive back Trevor Williams for a tryout on Monday.

With Joe Haden expected to be out for at least the Wild Card game on Sunday, Pittsburgh will need depth behind reserves James Pierre and Justin Layne.

In three seasons and 27 starts for the Chargers, Williams logged 110 tackles (four for loss) and 22 defended passes. He also had three interceptions for 114 yards. 

After Los Angeles, Williams appeared in two games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. This season, he had three tackles in two games for the Philadelphia Eagles before being placed on injured reserve with a rib injury and ultimately released. 

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