The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived former quarterback-turned-wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee, marking the end of his second stint with the team. Plumlee, who converted from quarterback at UCF and joined the Steelers as an undrafted free agent, had spent time with the Jaguars and Seahawks over the past two years before returning to Pittsburgh’s practice squad last year and signing a reserve/futures deal in January.
Key details:
– Plumlee was the Steelers’ fourth quarterback this offseason but was released on the NFL transaction wire.
– He previously rejoined the Steelers’ practice squad in late October and again in November, then signed a reserve/futures contract in January.
– His career trajectory includes position changes (QB to WR) and multiple stints with NFL teams, highlighting the ongoing roster turnover during the offseason.
Key Takeaways:
– The Steelers continue to overhaul their quarterback/receiving depth as they pursue additions for the upcoming season.
– Plumlee’s release closes another chapter in his NFL journey, after time with the Jaguars and Seahawks and multiple practice squad moves.
