Steelers To Sign RB Travis Homer

Homer is a veteran of seven NFL seasons. He played out his rookie contract in Seattle before heading to Chicago. Homer inked a two-year Bears deal at first before re-signing on a one-year contract last spring. This Steelers pact will presumably be a short-term one attached to a low cost as well.

Pittsburgh lost Kenneth Gainwell in free agency when he joined the Buccaneers. A replacement was found in the form of Rico Dowdle, who posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Cowboys and Panthers. Dowdle will be expected to operate as the Steelers’ lead back upon arrival on a two-year contract. He will be joined by incumbent Jaylen Warren in 2026.

Homer is now in position to join the Pittsburgh backfield, although he will not be expected to handle a notable offensive workload. The 27-year-old has received no more than 25 carries in a season during his career. Homer will instead be counted on to remain a core special teams presence with the Steelers. He has logged a third phase snap share of 61% or higher in each of the past three years, and that could remain the case in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers entered Monday with over $27MM in cap space. Homer secured an AAV of $2MM on his initial Bears contract and $1.75MM on his second one. This Pittsburgh deal will presumably check in at a similar rate, leaving the team with plenty of financial flexibility to make other roster-building moves.