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    Steelers sign two linebackers to the practice squad

    By Chad Krispinsky,

    3 days ago

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    PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebackers Adetokunbo Ogundeji and Craig Young to the practice squad on Wednesday.

    Ogundeji was originally signed to the practice squad at the start of the regular season. He was promoted to the 53-man roster ahead of the Raiders game, playing 16 snaps. He finished the game with one pass defensed before being released on Monday.

    He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

    Young originally signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft.

    The Steelers host the Jets on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium.

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