Steelers sign defensive back Israel Mukuamu to one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive back Israel Mukuamu to a one-year contract on August 6, 2026. Mukuamu, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys and more recently the Carolina Panthers, has played in 50 games since being drafted in 2021. The move comes as the team released cornerback Ahmari Harvey in a corresponding action. Mukuamu is expected to contribute primarily on special teams, with the Steelers looking to bolster their defensive depth for the upcoming season.
- •Pittsburgh announces Mukuamu's signing on August 6, 2026.
- •Mukuamu was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2021.
- •He played primarily on special teams during his tenure with Dallas.
- •Steelers released cornerback Ahmari Harvey to accommodate Mukuamu.
- •Mukuamu appeared in one game for the Panthers in 2025.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign DB Israel Mukuamu
"The Steelers have brought in a defender that Mike McCarthy knows well.
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