Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers re-sign WR Ray-Ray McCloud to 1-year deal

WPXI RAY-RAY MCCLOUD CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 03: Ray-Ray McCloud #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is brought down by Jacob Phillips #50 of the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — Ray-Ray McCloud’s solid season with the Pittsburgh Steelers earned the wide receiver/returner a second stint with the team.

The Steelers signed McCloud to a one-year deal on Thursday. McCloud had been a restricted free agent.

McCloud joined Pittsburgh last summer and made a strong push to secure a roster spot after becoming a difference maker on special teams. McCloud averaged 10.3 yards per punt return and 23.1 yards per kickoff return. He also caught 20 passes for 77 yards — most of them quick screens — and ran for 65 yards on four carries.

His return gives the Steelers some inexpensive depth at wide receiver with veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster expected to leave when free agency begins next week.

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