The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing DE Kenny Willekes, according to UFL reporter James Larsen on X.
Willekes is coming off a tremendous #UFL campaign in Michigan; with 31 tackles, 4 sacks, & 28 QB pressures to his name.
Willekes was initially drafted in the seventh-round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He did not make their 53-man roster that year, but landed on the practice squad and was activated for several games over the next couple seasons. He was ultimately released in May of 2023 before signing in the UFL with the Michigan Panthers.