On September 16th, 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they had re-signed Jerald Hawkins after he was waived by the Houston Texans, before moving to their practice squad. The addition comes as a result of injuries to pivotal players, Stefan Wisniewski and more specifically Zach Banner.
Interestingly, Hawkins will be no stranger to the Black and Gold Brigade, having been with the Steelers for two years between 2016 and 2018. The first time around, injuries hindered the offensive tackle’s opportunities, the 26-year-old will be hoping for better luck on his return to Heinz Field. So, let’s take a look at why Hawkins is a smart addition.