Overview
- The Steelers brought in nine free agents for visits or tryouts on Friday, according to PennLive and local beat reports, testing options across defense and the offensive line.
- The NFL transactions log confirmed the team formally tried out linebackers Marte Mapu and Chad Muma at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.
- Marte Mapu is a 2023 third-round pick who played 44 games for New England, made 10 starts and appeared in the Patriots’ 2025 playoff run including Super Bowl LX.
- Chad Muma was a 2022 third-round pick for Jacksonville who started multiple games there and spent parts of 2025 with the Colts and Patriots before becoming a free agent.
- No signings have been announced and media coverage stresses these workouts are evaluative steps to address injuries and practice-squad or short-term depth needs rather than guaranteed additions.