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According to Pro Football Talk, the Giants have released veteran DL DeMarvin Leal after signing him to a futures deal back in January. Leal, 25, was a three-year starter at Texas A&M and earned second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC in 2021.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 22

Giants Signed LB DeMarvin Leal To Futures Deal

The New York Giants signed LB DeMarvin Leal to a futures contract, per the NFL transaction wire. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 8

Steelers Bring Back Just-Released Defender

PITTSBURGH — After being released days before, the Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing a former third-round pick back to the organization. The team recently announced that they released defensive end DeMarvin Leal ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he’s already back with the team’s practice squad.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 6

Steelers Release Former Third-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers are parting ways with a defensive lineman ahead of their Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team has announced that they have waived DeMarvin Leal, who they selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Steelers Cut DE DeMarvin Leal

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2025

Steelers cut 13 players, set initial 53-man roster

After slowly reducing their roster count over the past week, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially got to their 53-player limit Tuesday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 26, 2025

Steelers Release Former Third-Round Pick

A once-promising player who has battled through his fair share of injuries, defensive lineman/outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of today's 53-man roster deadline.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 24, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 23, 2025

Steelers Expected to Cut Former Draft Pick

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 8, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 29, 2025

Steelers Defender Reveals Details of Major Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers were without the services of defensive end DeMarvin Leal for much of last season as he suffered a season ending injury during Week 5 of the 2024 season during Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 12, 2025

Steelers Won't Have To Worry About Drafting DeMarvin Leal 2.0 In First-Round Of 2025 NFL Draft

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 28, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 18, 2025

Fans Get Honest Insight On Steelers' Disappointing Third-Round Pick

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Converted DE Shemar Turner Sees Fit with ‘Hard-Nosed’ Steelers at DT

INDIANAPOLIS. — The buzz around the defensive lineman in this class has been all the rage over the past several months and that is a theme that has continued here at the NFL Combine.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 5, 2024

Injured Steelers Pass Rusher DeMarvin Leal Gives New Update After Suffering Neck Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost pass rusher DeMarvin Leal for the season in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. Leal collided on a tough hit with Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, resulting in a season-ending neck injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 7, 2024

DeMarvin Leal Exits Game with Injury, Steelers Decimated at OLB

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers DeMarvin Leal suffered a stinger in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. He is doubtful to return.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2024

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