Lance McCutcheon, a former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, has reversed his recent retirement and signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the move, citing sources. The 27-year-old deleted his retirement announcement from social media.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network announced on April 1 that McCutcheon, who retired earlier this offseason, had second thoughts and agreed to terms with Tennessee on a one-year contract. Sources confirmed the development to Rapoport, who shared it via social media with a photo of the player labeled as a former Steeler and Titan receiver now recommitting to the NFL. McCutcheon first posted his retirement message on Instagram in early March, but the post has since been removed, signaling his change of heart. McCutcheon joined the Steelers' practice squad in the 2024 season and signed a Reserve/Futures contract in the 2025 offseason. He attended training camp but failed to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Observers noted his unremarkable performance, with 14 catches on 20 targets and limited game action featuring just two receptions. Despite prior NFL experience, he blended into the crowded receiver group without standout moments. Undrafted out of Montana State in 2022, McCutcheon earned a place on the Los Angeles Rams' initial roster, playing 10 games mainly on special teams without a reception. After his release in 2023, he spent time with the Houston Texans and New York Jets before landing in Pittsburgh. Following his Steelers cut, he briefly joined the Titans' practice squad. Now under first-year Titans head coach Robert Saleh, McCutcheon faces competition in a receiver room that struggled last season amid roster changes. The team offers him a fresh shot at logging his first regular-season catch.
