Steelers Sign Safety Quindell Johnson After 2023 NFL Stints

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety Quindell Johnson, a 25-year-old undrafted player out of Memphis who has appeared in nine NFL games primarily with the Chicago Bears during the 2023 season. Johnson brings versatility to a deep Steelers safety room that already features established players like Minkah Fitzpatrick and DeShon Elliott, and he will compete with other young players such as Sebastian Castro for a roster spot. Despite spending much of his career on practice squads, Johnson has shown potential with three tackles and one interception in limited action, and he was projected as a capable backup with the ability to develop into a more prominent role. Johnson's signing adds to the Steelers' secondary depth, and he joins fellow Memphis alumni Calvin Austin III, Kenny Gainwell, and Roc Taylor on the team. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers has hinted at a possible move to the Steelers as he seeks a final chance to compete for a Super Bowl, with Peyton Manning expressing confidence in Rodgers' ability to still perform at a championship level. Rodgers’ potential signing would provide veteran experience to the Steelers, who remain a tier below top AFC contenders like the Chiefs and Bills.