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Steelers Sign Pro-Bowl Lineman Andrus Peat and QB Logan Woodside Ahead of Preseason Opener

By adding depth at two key positions following a rookie injury, Pittsburgh aims to shore up its line for Aaron Rodgers’s final NFL season

Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Andrus Peat (75) on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 21: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams runs around the edge as Andrus Peat #75 of the New Orleans Saints blocks during the first half of the game at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • The Steelers signed veteran offensive lineman Andrus Peat to a one-year deal, bolstering guard and tackle depth for the upcoming preseason game.
  • Quarterback Logan Woodside joined the roster after rookie Will Howard suffered a hand fracture that sidelined him for the preseason.
  • To clear roster space, Pittsburgh waived long snapper Tucker Addington and guard Nick Broeker ahead of its opener against the Jaguars.
  • Peat brings three Pro Bowl selections and nearly a decade of NFL experience as a 2015 first-round pick by the Saints.
  • Woodside reunites with coach Arthur Smith and provides emergency quarterback support behind starter Aaron Rodgers.