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Ja'Whaun Bentley News: Gets opportunity with Pittsburgh

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on September 17, 2025 at 4:50pm

The Steelers signed Bentley (pectoral) to the practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Bentley was limited to just two regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 due to a pectoral injury, and he was cut by New England in late March with a failed physical designation. He appears to be fully healthy, and his addition to the Steelers is good timing for a defense that is dealing with injuries to Derrick Harmon (knee), Alex Highsmith (ankle) and Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle). Given the Steelers' injuries on defense, Bentley is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for Pittsburgh's Week 3 clash against his former team, the Patriots, on Sunday.

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