Overview

• The team announced Wednesday that Bentley joined the practice squad ahead of Sunday's trip to New England.
• The move came with other transactions: Isaiahh Loudermilk went on injured reserve, DeMarvin Leal was signed to the active roster, and Isaiah Hodgins and Matt Sokol were added to the practice squad while J.J. Galbreath and Rakim Jarrett were released.
• Bentley visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday and reunites with former Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers, who signed earlier this month.
• Pittsburgh has allowed 149.5 rushing yards per game and recorded an NFL-high 18.2% missed tackle rate through two weeks, according to ESPN.
• Bentley, 29, spent seven seasons with New England with three straight 100-plus tackle campaigns before a 2024 pectoral tear, and he said he chose the Steelers over other interested teams.