The Pittsburgh Steelers made the news official this morning that the team was signing LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, as well as WR Isaiah Hodgins and TE Matt Sokol, to the practice squad. Per the team website, Bentley will wear No. 53, Hodgins will wear No. 82, while Sokol will wear No. 85.
Bentley’s No. 53 was last assigned to Eku Leota, who spent most of last season on Pittsburgh’s practice squad and was with the team until final roster cuts. The most notable Steeler to wear No. 53 was former C Maurkice Pouncey. OLBs Bryan Hinkle and Clark Haggans have also worn the number for the Steelers.