Steelers Sign Multiple Former Buckeyes, Former Colts RB for 2025 Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have significantly bolstered their roster with several Ohio State alumni, including the recent signing of running back Trey Sermon, who previously played for the Colts and has struggled to find a stable role in the NFL. Sermon will face stiff competition for a roster spot behind established backs Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, and Cordarrelle Patterson. Johnson, a promising third-round draft pick from Iowa, has signed a four-year contract and is expected to be a key contributor in a run-heavy offense. The Steelers also secured quarterback Will Howard, Ohio State's national championship-winning signal-caller, on a four-year deal; he is likely to start as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind Mason Rudolph. Alongside Howard, defensive end Jack Sawyer, another Ohio State product, was drafted, continuing the Steelers' trend of adding Buckeyes to their roster. These moves reflect the Steelers' strategy of building a competitive team through a mix of promising draft picks and veteran acquisitions, particularly from Ohio State.