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Veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is set to hit the open market. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Steelers have informed Witherspoon that he will be released. The move would clear $4 million in cap space for the 2023 season. Witherspoon spent four seasons with the 49ers after being drafted in the third round [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Steelers inform Ahkello Witherspoon he’ll be released

The Steelers have signed receiver Hakeem Butler, the XFL announced. He participated in the Steelers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Butler, 27, had 51 receptions for 599 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL. The Cardinals made Butler a fourth-round pick in 2019, but he missed [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers sign Hakeem Butler

The Steelers claimed defensive lineman Manny Jones off waivers Tuesday. The Cardinals cut Jones on Monday. Jones went undrafted in 2022 out of Colorado State, signing with the Cardinals. He appeard in four games as a rookie, logging 59 defensive snaps and making six tackles. In his college career, Jones made 181 tackles, 33 tackles [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers claim Manny Jones off waivers from Cardinals, place Renell Wren on IR

The Steelers may be adding some depth on defense. Linebacker Kwon Alexander is set to take a free agent visit with the franchise on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Alexander spent last season with the Jets. He appeared in all 17 games for the club with 12 starts, playing 49 percent of the [more] … [Read more...] about Kwon Alexander to visit with Steelers

A good season in the XFL has earned cornerback Luq Barcoo another shot in the NFL. Barcoo, who played this past XFL season for the San Antonio Brahmas, is signing with the Steelers, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The 24-year-old Barcoo went undrafted out of San Diego State in 2020 but made the Jaguar’ [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers sign XFL cornerback Luq Barcoo