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Steelers Reportedly Sign Former All-Pro Player
A day after the Steelers set their roster at 53 players, they reportedly have made a key addition to the team.
PITTSBURGH, PA — After making numerous roster cuts and trading veteran offensive lineman Kendrick Green Tuesday, the Steelers on Wednesday reportedly signed former All-Pro cornerback Desmond King.
The news first was reported by the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Former #Texans CB Desmond King is expected to sign with the #Steelers 53-man roster, source said. A solid landing spot.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2023
The Steelers have not officially announced the move. But on Wednesday, they waived punter Braden Mann, presumably clearing a roster spot for King.
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The 28-year-old King was cut Tuesday by the Houston Texans, who acquired former Steelers offensive lineman Kendrick Green in a trade yesterday.
King was a fifth-round draft choice of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017 and earned All-Pro honors in 2018 as a defensive back and punt returner. He also played for the Tennessee Titans before joining the Texans in 2021.
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Last season, he finished with 89 total tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended.
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