Last night, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be moving on from cornerback Desmond King and swapping him for Darius Rush. Today, the team made it official.
Since signing Rush from another team’s (Kansas City Chiefs) practice squad, it was required they sign him immediately to the 53-man roster.
According to Pelissero, Pittsburgh attempted to find a trade partner for King.
We have signed CB Darius Rush to the 53-man roster from the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad & released CB Desmond King II. @BordasLaw https://t.co/ue5morjBQv
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 18, 2023
The 6-foot-2 Rush, claimed off waivers by the Chiefs after the Indianapolis Colts cut him on August 30, has never played a single regular season down in the NFL.
Rush turned heads at the NFL Combine with his blazing-fast 4.36 40-yard time, which was good for T-4. Also on the list were soon-to-be Steelers corners Joey Porter Jr. (T-10, 4.46) and Cory Trice Jr. (T-11, 4.47).
In his final two seasons at South Carolina, Rush logged three interceptions, 15 pass breakups, one sack and a forced fumble.
Pittsburgh had an interest in Rush leading up to the NFL draft, hosting him on a top-30 visit, so signing him should come as no surprise.
It’s highly probable Rush lands on the inactive list on Sunday for the Steelers’ Los Angeles Rams matchup.
