Steelers sign defender Israel Mukuamu ahead of preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive back Israel Mukuamu, who has over 50 games of experience, just one week before their preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers. Mukuamu, drafted by the Cowboys in 2021, previously played four seasons in Dallas and one season with the Panthers. He adds depth to the Steelers' secondary, which recently saw the addition of veteran Rayshawn Jenkins and the release of Darnell Savage.
- •Steelers signed Israel Mukuamu, enhancing secondary depth.
- •Mukuamu played 51 NFL games, with three starts.
- •Recent changes included the signing of Rayshawn Jenkins.
- •Darnell Savage was released to make room for new additions.
- •The preseason opener against the Packers is on August 13, 2026.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign versatile defender with 51 games of experience
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a versatile defensive back with over 50 games of experience.
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