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Steelers Sign 13 to Reserve/Future Deals, Including QB-Turned-WR John Rhys Plumlee

The moves bolster depth for offseason evaluation during a coaching change.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh announced 13 reserve/future contracts Wednesday, including former college quarterback John Rhys Plumlee at wide receiver.
  • Plumlee went undrafted in 2024, had brief stints with the Seahawks and Jaguars, and finished 2025 on the Steelers practice squad after a December 17 re-signing.
  • The additions were roughly split between offense and defense, with three receivers signed in Plumlee, Cole Burgess and Max Hurleman.
  • Long snapper Cal Adomitis was added for insurance after starter Christian Kuntz sustained a December knee injury but did not miss a game.
  • Team president Art Rooney II said Aaron Rodgers came to Pittsburgh to play for Mike Tomlin, a remark that raises questions about the quarterback’s future under a new coach.