Steelers add RB La'Mical Perine on 1-year contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back La'Mical Perine to a one-year contract on Thursday.

The team did not disclose financial terms.

Perine, 26, spent two seasons with the New York Jets, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He went on to join the Chiefs practice squad and appeared in three games with Kansas City in 2023.

In 19 career games (one start), Perine has gained 340 yards on 94 carries with two touchdowns. He added 96 yards on 14 catches.

The Steelers' running back room also includes Najee Harris and Cordarrelle Patterson.