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The Steelers add an experienced linebacker to their practice squad

As the NFL enters into the second half of the 2021 regular season, teams are constantly looking to add pieces to the roster even through the practice squad. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Steelers added outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to the practice squad.

We have signed LB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to the practice squad.

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 11, 2021

Undrafted out of UCLA in 2018, Tuioti-Mariner signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Failing to make the 53-man roster, Tuioti-Mariner was signed to the practice squad where he remained for the entire season and signed a futures contract for the next year.