The Steelers have added nine former players on their roster and also agreed to terms with six other players.
The biggest name is former Raiders and Browns safety Karl Joseph, who played in 14 games for Cleveland (started in eight). He had on interception and four passes defended in 2020.
Joseph, who was drafted by the Raiders in 2016, re-signed with Las Vegas this past April, after spending his first four seasons with the organization.
The 27-year-old was cut on Tuesday by Las Vegas after rookie Tre’von Moehring beat him out.
Joseph played college ball at West Virginia.
Other players from the outside joining the Steelers are wide receiver Steven Sims, offensive guard Malcolm Pridgeon, linebacker Derrek Tuszka and Christian Miller and defensive end Daniel Archibong.
Players the Steelers released on Tuesday joining the practice squad include, running backs Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds, wide receivers Rico Bussey and Cody White, offensive lineman Chaz Green and John Leglue, tight end Kevin Rader and defensive backs Mark Gilbert and Donovan Stiner.