Steelers Add Final Player to Practice Squad

He made his debut with the organization in the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The first impressions were short lived however, as a lower-body injury sidelined him for the last few weeks. He missed the final two preseason contests as well.

With the addition of Williams, the Steelers will carry three offensive linemen on the PS. Williams joins swing tackle Dylan Cook and versatile lineman Steven Jones as the trio waiting to be signed to the active roster. Between the active and practice squads, they have 12 offensive linemen under contract for the 2025 season.

As a member of the practice squad, Williams has a few options. He can ride it out with the Steelers, and if there are injuries or performance struggles, they may opt to elevate him to the 53-man roster. He could also sign with any other NFL organization’s active roster at any point during the season.

One interesting note about the current makeup of the Steelers’ practice squad is every single player is a familiar face. The organization’s 17 practice squad players were all in training camp with the team this summer. The Steelers usually add several players to the PS from other organizations, so it’s been a surprising development this year. It’s a sign that the coaching staff and management view these players highly, which will hopefully bode well for the depth of the 53-man roster in 2025.