LATROBE, PA -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed for Ohio State running back Master Teague III and have placed Jeremy McNichols on Injured Reserve.
Teague played at Ohio State from 2018-2021, rushing for 1,764 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 5'11, 226-pound runner signed with the Chicago Bears after going undrafted, but was released three days later.
McNichols signed with the team at the beginning of training camp. He suffered a shoulder injury before pads came on.
Pittsburgh's backfield now contains Najee Harris, Anthony McFarland, Benny Snell Jr., Jaylen Warren, Mataeo Durant and Teague.
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