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5 Pittsburgh Steelers become free agents as contracts expire

Buccaneers Steelers Football Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (11) catches a pass from quarterback Mason Rudolph for a touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish defending during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This story initially appeared on SteelersNow.com.

Five Pittsburgh Steelers players became free agents on Monday, as the team did not renew their practice squad contracts for the 2026 season.

Tight end Jaheim Bell, cornerback Tre Flowers, wide receiver Brandon Johnson, running back Trey Sermon and tight end Matt Sokol all had their practice squad contracts expire, according to the NFL transactions page for Monday.

Those players are now free to sign reserve/future contract with any NFL team. They could also still return to the Steelers.

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