The Pittsburgh Steelers signed DE Jahvaree Ritzie 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.
The New England Patriots now stand with an open spot on the practice squad. The organization announced the release of rookie defensive tackle Jahvaree Ritzie on Tuesday, bringing the group down to 16 players.
UNC football graduate talents Noah Burnette and Jahvaree Ritzie accounted for two of the nine ACC Player of the Week honors that the conference announced on Monday.