Overview

• Alexander was released by Seattle on August 11 after allowing a 41-yard reception in six preseason snaps with the Seahawks.
• Pittsburgh added him to its 90-man roster ahead of its final exhibition game against the Panthers, seeking extra cover in the secondary.
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the signing to PennLive, with no contract length or financial terms disclosed.
• Alexander began at UTSA—earning first-team All-AAC honors—then transferred to Oregon, where he notched one interception and four passes defensed.
• At his pro day he ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 41.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-1-inch broad jump, metrics that likely attracted Pittsburgh’s interest.