Steelers sign 1, release 1 ahead of preseason finale vs. Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t finished making roster moves as their preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills draws ever closer.

On Tuesday, the Steelers announced the signing of safety Brandon Hill. In a related move, the team released wide receiver Joaquin Davis.

We have signed DB Brandon Hill to a one-year contract & released WR Joaquin Davis. @BordasLawhttps://t.co/t05asi309i

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 25, 2026

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Hill, who played college football at Pittsburgh (2019-2022), was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Hill was waived by the Texans in March 2025 due to a failed physical but re-signed with their practice squad, only to be released one week later.

Hill went on to join the Las Vegas Raiders‘ practice squad and had a second stint with the Houston Texans before signing with the Chicago Bears in August 2026. He was unfortunately released a few days later, however, with Pittsburgh serving as his latest NFL opportunity.

It’s hard to imagine Hill would see a lot of playing time against the Bills this Thursday, but the young defensive back could very well be competing for a practice squad role in this limited opportunity.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers sign 1, release 1 ahead of preseason finale vs. Bills