– Doneiko Slaughter: SEC experience in the notebook — 13 starts for Arkansas in 2024 after a five-year college run (Tennessee 2020-24). Undrafted free agent pickup by the Jaguars in 2025. He’s yet to play in an NFL regular-season game, but brings versatility in the secondary. 📊
– Lorenzo Thompson: Rhode Island standout who served as a team captain and started his final 37 college games. He’s entering his third NFL season in 2026, originally an undrafted free agent with the Browns in 2024 and spent 2024 on their practice squad before being waived in 2025. 🔥
Why it matters: These moves bolster the Steelers’ offensive line and defensive backfield as part of Omar Khan’s broader plan to stock up on youth and versatility ahead of next season. This comes on the heels of additional futures signings, including Sataoa Laumea and several other players, highlighting a busy offseason to build competition and depth. 📊🏈
Fans can get excited about potential spring camp battles at OL and DB, with these signings adding more intriguing talent to watch. ⚾🏈
