Steelers sign former Pitt safety Brandon Hill as roster bolsters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added former Pitt strong safety Brandon Hill to their roster, as announced on Tuesday. Hill, 25, was previously a seventh-round pick by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft. After stints with the Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, and most recently the Chicago Bears, who released him on August 11, the Steelers look to strengthen their defensive backfield with Hill's signing. During his time at Pitt, he was known for his three interceptions and nine passes defended.
- •Brandon Hill signs with the Steelers after being released by the Bears.
- •He was a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Hill played for the Pitt Panthers, recording three interceptions.
- •The Steelers aim to improve their secondary with this move.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign hard-hitting former Pitt safety
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Pitt strong safety Brandon Hill, the team announced on Tuesday.
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