Steelers bring KJ Henry back to their practice squad

Posted by Admin October 6, 2026 NFL

For the third time in the last 12 months, pass rusher KJ Henry has signed with the Steelers.

Henry is signing to Pittsburgh’s practice squad, according to Mike Garafolo.

The Steelers also signed Henry to their practice squad on October 11 of last year, and then after he ended last season on the Browns’ practice squad, the Steelers re-signed him to a futures contract in January before cutting him in June.

Now that defensive lineman Derrick Harmon has gone on injured reserve, the Steelers need more depth in their defensive front, and so Henry is back for a third time.

Henry originally arrived in the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Commanders out of Clemson in 2023. He has also spent time with the Bengals, Cowboys, Eagles and 49ers. He has played in 15 games in his NFL career and recorded 2.5 sacks.