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The Pittsburgh Steelers released offensive tackle Julian Pearl in their initial round of roster cuts on Friday. Pearl just signed with the Steelers on Monday.
Pearl, who’s in his second-year as a pro, was last with the Cleveland Browns. He tried out for the Steelers last week, and was on his way to another when he got a call from his agent and re-routed to Pittsburgh.
Pearl signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He was also selected by the Michigan Panthers as the sixth overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.
After being waived by the Ravens in late August, Pearl was signed to the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad on Oct. 29. He was released a month later.
Pearl then signed with the Browns’ practice squad on Dec. 10. He signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland in January, and remained with the team until being waived on Aug. 4.
Pearl, who stands at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, played six years at the University of Illinois. He was named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (coaches and media) in his senior year in 2023. He started all 12 games at left tackle that season. He made 23 consecutive starts at left tackle since missing a game at Indiana on Sept. 2, 2022. In 2023, he was named Phil Steele Preseason All-Big Ten second team and Athlon Preseason All-Big Ten third team.
Rookie offensive tackle Gareth Warren was evaluated for a concussion in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers have also been without backup tackle Calvin Anderson, who has been out with a lower-body soft tissue injury.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Release Former Browns Offensive Lineman
