The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 16 players to their practice squad for the 2025 season. All of the new additions were part of the team’s training camp and preseason roster.
Here are the positions and names of the players who made the practice squad:
– Defensive Back: Beanie Bishop, Sebastian Castro, D’Shawn Jamison, James Pierre, Daryl Porter
– Defensive Line: Kyler Baugh, DeMarvin Leal
– Linebacker: Julius Welschof
– Offensive Line: Dylan Cook, Steven Jones
– Running Back: Lew Nichols, Trey Sermon
– Tight End: J.J. Galbreath
– Wide Receiver: Max Hurleman, Ke’Shawn Williams, Robert Woods
Several players made the practice squad based on their performance during training camp and preseason. Some notable additions include:
* Defensive Back Beanie Bishop Jr., who was an undrafted free agent and impressed with his performances in 2024.
* Tight End J.J. Galbreath, who had a standout college career at South Dakota and appeared in 45 games for the school.
* Wide Receiver Max Hurleman, who had a strong showing during rookie minicamp and will bring experience to the team.
* Running Back Lew Nichols, who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2023 but spent most of that season on the Reserve/Injured List.
The practice squad is an important part of the Steelers’ roster, providing players with opportunities to develop their skills and contribute to the team’s success. With these new additions, the Steelers are looking strong for the upcoming season.
Source: https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-16-to-the-practice-squad