The Steelers signed defensive back Daequan Hardy to the practice squad.
This is Hardy's second stint on the Steelers practice squad this year, previously signed on Nov. 4.
Hardy was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, spending the season on the practice squad.
Hardy played college football at Penn State where he appeared in 48 games, starting five. He had 60 tackles, 40 of them solo stops, 25 passes defensed, seven and a half tackles for a loss, five interceptions, three and a half sacks, and a forced fumble.
He also returned punts and kickoffs for the Nittany Lions. He finished tied for fourth in school history with two punt returns for a touchdown, both of them taking place his senior season against the University of Massachusetts.
To make room for him on the practice squad the team released receiver Cornell Powell.
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