Steelers add Brandon Smith to active roster ahead of Browns game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Brandon Smith from their practice squad to the active roster on October 31, 2026, before their Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Smith's elevation comes after having been moved up from the practice squad multiple times this season. This move suggests uncertainty about the return of Ben Skowronek, who is questionable due to injury. The Steelers also elevated another wide receiver, Brandon Johnson, in preparation for the game.
- •Brandon Smith signed to the Steelers' 53-man roster from the practice squad
- •Smith had been elevated from the practice squad three times this season
- •Ben Skowronek's status is questionable for the upcoming game
- •Steelers face the Browns on Sunday in Week 8
- •Brandon Johnson also elevated from the practice squad for the game
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign WR with ties to Aaron Rodgers
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign veteran wide receiver to active roster ahead of Week 8 vs Browns
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Brandon Smith from their practice squad to their 53-man roster, the team announced on Saturday
"The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Brandon Smith to their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 10:41 PMSteelers sign WR with ties to Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Brandon Smith from their practice squad to their 53-man roster, the team announced on Saturday
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 10:32 PMSteelers sign veteran wide receiver to active roster ahead of Week 8 vs Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Brandon Smith to their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
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