Steelers Sign Eagles Veteran OL and Two Players to Bolster Team Depth

The Pittsburgh Steelers are retooling their roster following back-to-back losses, announcing the additions of offensive lineman Jack Driscoll, safety Darrick Forrest, and wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee to the practice squad on Tuesday.

We have signed OL Jack Driscoll, S Darrick Forrest, and WR John Rhys Plumlee to the practice squad. @BordasLawhttps://t.co/04dJyTzhkD

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 29, 2025

Driscoll, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, brings five seasons of NFL experience to Pittsburgh. He appeared in 67 games and made 18 starts with the Eagles, proving himself as a versatile blocker capable of playing both tackle and guard. A former standout at Auburn University, Driscoll also spent two seasons at Massachusetts before transferring, starting a combined 47 college games.

Forrest, originally drafted by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft (163rd overall), offers valuable experience in the secondary. Over four seasons in Washington, he appeared in 40 games with 17 starts, recording 126 total tackles, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Forrest also contributed on special teams and briefly spent time with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year. Before the NFL, he starred at the University of Cincinnati, where he tallied 165 tackles and four and a half tackles for loss.

Meanwhile, Plumlee reunites with the Steelers after initially signing as an undrafted free agent in 2024. The former UCF quarterback and wide receiver spent time with both the Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars before returning to Pittsburgh. Across his college career, Plumlee played in 52 games, throwing for 5,838 yards and 34 touchdowns, while adding 296 receiving yards as a hybrid playmaker.

To make room for the new additions, the Steelers released running back Raheem Blackshear and linebacker Jacoby Windmon from the practice squad.

Pittsburgh’s moves reflect a continued emphasis on depth and flexibility as they aim to rebound in the second half of the season.