On Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed they had added two new players to their 90-man roster for training camp. To accommodate these new additions, they released defensive back Josiah Scott and wide receiver Marquez Callaway.
Currently, the Steelers are engaged in one of the league’s most exciting quarterback competitions. With Russell Wilson sidelined by a calf injury, Justin Fields has had the opportunity to work with the first team during training camp. Both Wilson and Fields will now have a new target in the passing game.
According to a statement from the Steelers, they have signed tight end Matt Sokol. Sokol initially joined the Los Angeles Chargers after the 2019 NFL Draft and has since been on the practice squads of the Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots.
He also had a stint on the Chargers’ active roster. At Michigan State, Sokol played in 52 games, accumulating 31 receptions for 348 yards and two touchdowns.
The Steelers have also bolstered their secondary by signing Kyler McMichael. McMichael, who went undrafted in 2022, first signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He spent the 2022 season on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad and recently had a brief stint with the Arizona Cardinals, who claimed him off waivers.
During his college career at the University of North Carolina, McMichael played in 21 games over two seasons, recording 44 tackles, including 34 solo stops, one tackle for loss, eight passes defended, and one interception.
