Steelers Fan Favorite Re-Emerging as NFL Tryout

The Pittsburgh Steelers often go through each preseason period ahead of each regular season with a player or two that catches the fervor of the Steelers faithful regardless of their on-field production or probability of making the 53-man roster.

In 2024, that player was versatile quarterback turned wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee, who did not end up cracking the roster and currently finds himself back on the Steelers practice squad after moving around the league's practice squads last season.

In 2025, the honor went to Memphis wide receiver alum Roc Taylor, who immediately gained the love of Steelers fans after being signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. Taylor showed flashes of brilliance in his time with the Steelers during the preseason, but was ultimately released ahead of the regular season and has yet to find a new destination. Now, it seems that Taylor may be on his way to getting a second chance in the league.

Earlier this week, Taylor had a workout with the Green Bay Packers according to the NFL transactions page, a playoff team with an inconsistently healthy wide receiver room. Taylor was not signed by the team, which is to be expected by a team making a playoff push, but it is an encouraging sign for Taylor's future in the NFL.

The upcoming offseason will prove pivotal for Taylor as he enters his age 24 in the coming year. He still has youth on his side, and can still rest his laurels on his highly productive time at Memphis, where he was the one of the top receiving option for one of the most potent offenses in the American, along with current second Steelers wide receiver option Calvin Austin III.