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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.
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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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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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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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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