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Steelers sign WR with ties to Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Buccaneers Football Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith (87) makes his way tot he locker room for half time during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit) (Peter Joneleit/AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Brandon Smith from their practice squad to their 53-man roster, the team announced on Saturday

Smith had been a practice squad elevation for each of the last three games, as the team has dealt with a rash of injuries at the wide receiver position. NFL players can only be elevated from the practice squad three times in a season before they must be signed to a team’s 53-man roster.

Over the last three weeks, Smith has played a total of 86 offensive snaps. He was not targeted in the passing game until last week, when he caught both of his targets from Aaron Rodgers for 24 yards.

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