Steelers Announce Two Practice Squad Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed LB Jaylon Smith and S Nate Meadors to the practice squad. 

Pittsburgh’s practice squad now includes: 

1. DT Jonathan Marshall
2. T Kellen Diesch
3. C Ryan McCollum
4. DB Luq Barcoo
5. WR Duece Watts
6. WR Denzel Mims
7. WR Dez Fitzpatrick
8. FB Jack Colletto
9. NT Breiden Fehoko
10. LB Myles Jack
11. DB Eric Rowe
12. DB Jalen Elliott
13. RB Anthony McFarland
14. LB Jaylon Smith
15. S Nate Meadors

Smith, 28, was a second-round pick by the Cowboys out of Notre Dame in the 2016 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $6,494,970 rookie contract. 

Smith was headed into his fourth season when he signed a five-year, $64 million extension in 2019. The Cowboys made the decision to release Smith during the 2021 season and he signed on with the Packers. 

Green Bay cut Smith after about a month and he caught on with the Giants on the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster later in the season. The Giants brought Smith back to their practice squad the following season in September and he was again promoted to the active roster. 

Smith caught on with the Saints during training camp and was re-signed to the practice squad after the preseason. He was signed away by the Raiders last month but was cut loose after a few weeks. 

In 2022, Smith appeared in 13 games for the Giants, recording 88 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery.