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Steelers Reportedly Add Former Browns DE K.J. Henry to Practice Squad Before Week 6

The practice-squad addition provides pass-rush depth with recent familiarity of Cleveland's system.

Overview

  • NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on X that Pittsburgh is signing Henry to the practice squad after a workout this week.
  • Behind the Steel Curtain noted the team had not posted an official transaction or corresponding practice-squad move as of the latest reports.
  • Henry spent the summer with Cleveland learning its defensive system before being released from the Browns' practice squad on September 23.
  • The 2023 fifth-round pick has appeared in NFL games with Washington, Cincinnati and Dallas, totaling about 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
  • The reported move comes two days before Steelers–Browns in Week 6, offering short-term pass-rush depth and potential insight on Cleveland.