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Steelers sign 7 players to practice squad

allison koehler
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The Pittsburgh Steelers officially began constructing their 2024 practice squad with the addition of seven players on Friday.

1. WR Brandon Johnson

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 31: Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles Brandon Johnson #89 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 31, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 31: Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles Brandon Johnson #89 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on December 31, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

As a former teammate of Russell Wilson, Brandon Johnson caught 44 passes for 610 yards and nine touchdowns. Johnson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL draft. He spent time between the practice squad and active roster for two seasons, appearing in 33 games (three starts).

2. WR Ben Skowronek

Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Ben Skowronek (26) makes a catch in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones (hidden) during the first quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Ben Skowronek (26) makes a catch in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones (hidden) during the first quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Ben Skowronek appeared in 45 games (12 starts) for the Los Angeles Rams, the team that drafted him in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. While with L.A., Skowronek logged 575 yards on 58 receptions. He was traded to the Houston Texans in the 2024 offseason.

3. RB Boston Scott

Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to running back Boston Scott (35) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to running back Boston Scott (35) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Scott was a sixth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2018, where he spent time on their practice squad before the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to its active roster. Scott was with the Eagles from 2018 to 2023, playing in 75 games (12 starts). He had 302 carries for 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns, as well as 71 receptions for 566 yards and a touchdown. Scott signed with the L.A. rams during the 2023 offseason.

4. OL John Leglue

John Leglue entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and spent time with the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans. Leglue signed to the Steelers practice squad in 2020 where he spent two seasons. In 2021, he appeared in six games at left guard. He spent the 2023 season with the Atlanta Falcons where he appeared in one game.

5. OL Doug Nester

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Doug Nester #72 of the Minnesota Vikings practices during Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on June 04, 2024 in Eagan, Minnesota.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
EAGAN, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Doug Nester #72 of the Minnesota Vikings practices during Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on June 04, 2024 in Eagan, Minnesota.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Doug Nester was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings following the 2024 NFL draft. At West Virginia, Nester played appeared in 57 games (52 starts). In 2023, he played in 12 games (11 starts) and did not allow a sack in 660 snaps.

6. LB Devin Harper

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 12: Devin Harper #50 celebrates a fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars with Josh Butler #40 and Markquese Bell #41 of the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 12: Devin Harper #50 celebrates a fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars with Josh Butler #40 and Markquese Bell #41 of the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Devin Harper played in three games for the Dallas Cowboys (selected him in the sixth round in 2022) before being placed on injured reserve. He appeared in three more games for Dallas in 2023 before being claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played six games.

In 12 games, Harper logged five tackles.

7. LB Adetokunbo Ogundeji

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 02: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Adetokunbo Ogundeji #92 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 02: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Adetokunbo Ogundeji #92 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Adetokunbo Ogundeji played in 16 games (11 starts) after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He wrapped his rookie campaign with 33 tackles, a sack, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery. In 2022, Ogundeji started 16 games, finishing with 42 tackles and one sack. He missed the 2023 season with a foot injury.

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