The Pittsburgh Steelers might have sadly misplaced out on the Connor Heyward sweepstakes in 2026 free agency, however they only signed his substitute to a rookie deal at minicamp.
On Saturday, the Steelers introduced the signing of 2026 fifth-round tight finish/fullback hybrid Riley Nowakowski to a rookie contract.
Nowakowski, chosen by the Steelers with the 169th total choose within the fifth spherical of the 2026 NFL Draft, performed at Wisconsin from 2020 to 2024 earlier than transferring to Indiana for the 2025 season.
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A succesful particular groups contributor who can line up at tight finish or fullback as an elite blocker, Nowakowski is a welcomed addition to Pittsburgh’s roster.
As rookie minicamp continues on, we at Steelers Wire will present any related updates on the group’s 2026 class, together with the 4 unsigned rookies.
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