The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Michigan center Greg Crippen as an undrafted free agent after he participated in the team's rookie minicamp. The 24-year-old graduate student brings experience from 40 games at Michigan.
Crippen, listed at 6 feet and 301 pounds, started 21 games for the Wolverines and recorded 1,505 offensive snaps, all at center. He earned recognition as PFF’s No. 84 center in 2025 and was ranked No. 33 among centers for the 2026 draft by analyst Dane Brugler.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday as the team’s 10 draft picks took the field for the first time. Three of those rookies signed contracts on the opening day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added rookie center Greg Crippen to their roster following a standout performance at rookie minicamp. The undrafted Michigan product was the only tryout player signed from the event. He will now compete for a spot on the 90-man roster throughout the summer.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have trimmed their 2026 undrafted free agent group from six players to four ahead of training camp. Two long-shot additions were released this month. The moves continue a recent pattern of limited success with undrafted signings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Michigan safety Makari Paige earlier this week. The move addresses a need at the position ahead of voluntary OTAs and training camp.
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Building on their post-2026 NFL Draft undrafted free agent signings at tight end, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Lake McRee has earned high praise from The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner as one of his favorite UDFAs. Baumgardner spotlighted McRee's run-blocking tenacity despite past injuries, positioning him as a contender for the TE3 role.
NFL.com's Dan Parr selected Pittsburgh Steelers' third-round pick Gennings Dunker and seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich among his favorite choices from the 2026 NFL Draft. The draft took place over three days in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers added 10 players amid some criticism. Parr praised both for their fit and potential contributions.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday, giving the team its first look at the draft class. General manager Omar Khan said he does not know Aaron Rodgers' current location amid reports of a possible visit this weekend. Conflicting accounts have emerged about whether a contract meeting is scheduled.