Overview
- The Steelers signed defensive end K.J. Henry to their practice squad after a workout, a move reported Tuesday by multiple NFL outlets.
- Henry was a 2023 fifth-round pick out of Clemson who has bounced between several teams and has roughly 14–15 career games with about 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
- Pittsburgh made the move in response to Derrick Harmon being placed on injured reserve with a foot injury and views Henry as depth rather than a direct replacement.
- The signing came alongside same-day roster changes that included promoting cornerback Terell Smith to the active roster and releasing practice-squad linebacker Bradyn Swinson.
- As a practice-squad addition, Henry gives the Steelers a low-cost way to test his pass-rush traits in practice with the option to elevate him if the team needs in-game rotational help.