The Pittsburgh Steelers are making moves ahead of OTAs, and they've just added a familiar face to their evolving offensive lineup. On Monday, the team announced the signing of tight end Jaheim Bell to a one-year contract—a player who knows the Steelers' system from a brief stint on their practice squad last season.

Bell, originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (231st overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, spent just one season in Foxborough before being released in August 2025. Since then, he's bounced between practice squads, including stops with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Steelers. After signing a reserve/future contract with the Eagles in January 2025, he was waived on April 28, making him available for Pittsburgh to scoop up again.

Now, Bell returns to compete for the TE3 role behind established starters Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington in new offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy's system. With Freiermuth's reliable hands and Washington's blocking prowess, Bell will need to showcase his versatility to carve out a spot on the depth chart. For a team looking to bolster its passing attack, adding a young, athletic tight end with NFL experience could be a low-risk, high-reward move as they gear up for training camp.

This signing underscores the Steelers' commitment to building depth across the roster, especially on offense, as they aim to return to playoff contention in the AFC North.