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Steelers Sign Rookie Safety, Add Drafted WR at Minicamp

5/10/2026

Summary

Steelers Sign Rookies

The Steelers held their rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh from May 8-10, 2026.
On May 9, 2026, the Steelers signed seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings of Oklahoma to a rookie deal.
The Steelers signed wide receiver Kaden Wetjen of Iowa after drafting him 121st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Linebacker Jacoby Windmon, cornerback Rashad Battle and defensive end Jimari Butler tried out at the minicamp after the Panthers released Windmon on May 9, 2026.

Summary

Steelers Evaluate Punters

Steelers rookie minicamp featured three punters—Ryan Stonehouse, Gabriel Nwosu and Devin Bale—competing for the No. 2 spot.
Nwosu posted a 46.0-yard average on 38 punts and earned third-team All-Big Ten honors.
Bale averaged 45.6 yards on 34 punts, with 13 inside the 20.
Special-teams coordinator Danny Crossman will evaluate the three punters, noting Stonehouse posted a 50.6-yard average in 2024 after ACL/MCL surgery and may favor the most consistent leg.

History

Historical Context

After the 1970 AFL-NFL merger gave the Steelers a $3 million indemnity and a common draft—where they selected Joe Greene in the 17-round, 442-pick inaugural draft—the franchise built a Hall-of-Fame core that still drives its scouting. In May 2026, Pittsburgh’s minicamp, led by Danny Crossman, evaluated new talent such as Kaden Wetjen, continuing the merger-era systematic approach.

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Steelers Sign Rookies

The Steelers held their rookie minicamp in Pittsburgh from May 8-10, 2026.
On May 9, 2026, the Steelers signed seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings of Oklahoma to a rookie deal.
The Steelers signed wide receiver Kaden Wetjen of Iowa after drafting him 121st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Linebacker Jacoby Windmon, cornerback Rashad Battle and defensive end Jimari Butler tried out at the minicamp after the Panthers released Windmon on May 9, 2026.

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