On Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they signed two players to the 90-man roster for training camp. The Steelers released defensive back Josiah Scott and wide receiver Marquez Callaway to make room for the additions.
The Steelers are in the midst of one of the league’s most entertaining quarterback battles in the league. With Russell Wilson dealing with a calf injury, Justin Fields has had a chance to work with the first team during training camp. Wilson and FIelds will have a new target to throw to.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Matt Sokol
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Per a statement by the Steelers, the team signed tight end Matt Sokol:
Sokol originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers following the 2019 NFL Draft.
He has spent time on the practice squads of the Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions and New England patriots. He also spent time on the Chargers active roster.
Sokol played college football at Michigan State where he appeared in 52 games. He had 31 receptions for 348 yards and two touchdowns.
Kyler McMichael signs with the Steelers
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The Steelers also added depth for the secondary. Per the statement, the team added Kyler McMichael:
McMichael originally signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft.
He spent the 2022 season on the Buffalo Bills practice squad and also spent time this offseason with the Arizona Cardinals after they claimed him off waivers.
McMichael played college football at the University of North Carolina where he appeared in 21 games over two seasons. He recorded 44 tackles, 34 of them solo stops, one tackle for a loss, eight passes defensed and an interception.
MicMichael and Sokol will face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. However, they could fight their way onto the practice squad.
Steelers fans’ initial reaction to the roster moves
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How many tight ends do we need?
— Will Smitty SZN (retire#8 in Teal) (@2MINIHULK) July 30, 2024
Good god. Just get a wr2
— Justin (@JMD_1989) July 30, 2024
y’all just released the guy who could’ve been our WR2
the fact Tomlin thinks Van Jefferson is that guy is concerning
— Matt (@SteelerVol4Life) July 30, 2024
Booo. Bad move releasing Marquez
— Matt (@SteelerVol4Life) July 30, 2024
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