The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they had released cornerback Desmond King and in his place signed cornerback Darius Rush off of the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. In addition, the Steelers also worked out four more free-agent cornerbacks.
The list of cornerbacks included former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Don Gardner, veteran BoPete Keys who last played for the Cleveland Browns, former sixth-round pick Rachad Wildgoose and rookie Rezjohn Wright. Does this mean the Steelers are still in the market for another cornerback or will they be satisfied with just adding Rush?
In all likelihood, if the Steelers sign any of these free agents, it will simply be to add to the practice squad.
#Steelers worked out Don Gardner, Thakarius Keyes, Rachad Wildgoose and Rejzohn Wright
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 18, 2023
The Steelers secondary had been inconsistent all season. Despite the addition of Patrick Peterson and Chandrick Sullivan, this group has taken a step back from last season. Hopefully the team will turn to rookie Joey Porter Jr. soon to help add a spark to the defense down the stretch.
