Steelers change up the QB room ahead of playoffs

He's Back

The Steelers signed linebacker David Perales to the practice squad and released safety Nate Meadors.

Perales was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and signed to the practice squad at the start of the regular season. He was released earlier this season and signed back to the practice squad on Dec. 11, and then released again.

Perales finished his career at Fresno State with 22.5 sacks, the sixth most in school history. He started 13 of 14 games in 2022 and finished with a career-high 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for a loss. Perales had two forced fumbles, one interception and five passes defensed. He ranked seventh in the FBS in sacks. He transferred to Fresno State after starting his college career at Sacramento State.

-Teresa Varley Steelers PR

It has been a game of hot potato when it comes to Perales' stint with the Steelers, but with Coach Tomlin putting the nail in the coffin in terms of  T.J. Watt's availability, the team needs depth at pass rusher and thus made the move. 

As for McSorley, Pittsburgh will likely be signing a different position in the coming days, and seeing that they now have three healthy QBs, his release was just a numbers game.