Overview
- The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday that they signed DB Car’lin Vigers, LB Bradyn Swinson and WR Brandon Johnson to their practice squad.
- Those three moves put the unit at the 16-player practice-squad maximum, and the team can carry an additional player because linebacker Julius Welschof holds an international-player exemption.
- Bradyn Swinson was a fifth-round pick by New England in 2025 who spent time on the Patriots’ practice squad, appeared in limited regular-season and playoff action, and was released in roster cuts before joining Pittsburgh.
- Brandon Johnson returns to Pittsburgh for a third consecutive practice-squad season after appearing in three games for the team in 2024, while Car’lin Vigers previously spent time on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad as an undrafted rookie.
- By adding these young players the Steelers secure immediate depth and keep developmental options close, and Swinson’s move could create a short-term storyline if he faces New England early in the schedule.