Steelers hold tryouts for three players including Donovan Wilson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted tryouts for three players on August 8, 2026, including safety Donovan Wilson, who had previously played for the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson joins outside linebackers Andre Carter II and Xavier Thomas in the workout. Head coach Mike McCarthy has indicated that the Steelers need additional safety depth. Wilson brings experience as both a free and strong safety, having started 75 of 98 games during his seven seasons in Dallas.
- •Steelers hosted tryouts on August 8, 2026.
- •Donovan Wilson has played 98 games with the Cowboys.
- •Andre Carter II and Xavier Thomas also attended the tryout.
- •Mike McCarthy indicated need for safety depth.
- •Wilson has experience at both safety positions.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers try out another former Cowboys safety with ties to Mike McCarthy
"The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted three players for tryouts on Thursday, in addition to defensive back Israel Mukuamu, who they signed.
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