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The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding another player to their secondary ahead of their preseason finale.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering the depth of their secondary just days before their preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.
According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers are signing rookie cornerback Kam Alexander, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks last week.
Steelers are signing former Oregon CB Kam Alexander, whom the Seahawks released last week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2025
In the preseason, Alexander played just six snaps against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 and allowed a 41-yard reception.
He was an undrafted free agent in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oregon and joined the Seahawks in late July. He also participated in rookie minicamps with Seattle and the Atlanta Falcons but did not receive a contract.
After transferring to Oregon in 2024, Alexander appeared in 12 games, recording four tackles and one interception. Prior to Oregon, he played at UTSA, where he earned first All-AAC honors with two interceptions, 15 passes defensed, 34 tackles and one sack in 2023, as well as Sam Houston State.
Alexander was also named defensive MVP of the Frisco Bowl following his team’s win over Marshall.
Kam Alexander with the INT‼️#AmericanFB x @UTSAFTBL pic.twitter.com/XsC1P4D2kp
— The American (@American_Conf) December 20, 2023
A native of Manvel, Texas, Alexander measured at 5-foot-11, 183 pounds at his pro day and recorded a 4.48-second 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-1 broad jump.
Alexander joins a crowded cornerback room in Pittsburgh, which already includes Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, Brandin Echols, Cory Trice Jr., James Pierre and Beanie Bishop Jr.
However, he was likely brought in to allow the Steelers to rest several of their starters on Thursday. It will be a great opportunity for him to put on some better tape for the rest of the NFL to see.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Former Seahawks Cornerback
