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Steelers sign former Michigan State TE

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Steelers sign former Michigan State TE

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released wide receiver Marquez Callaway, the team announced Tuesday. They also made official the release of cornerback Josiah Scott, which was previously reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

In related news, the Steelers signed tight end Matt Sokol and defensive back Kyler McMichael.

Sokol is a 28-year-old Michigan State alumnus who spent the last two seasons with the New England Patriots and played in three games.

Sokol originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent time on the practice squads of the Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Patriots. He also spent time on the Chargers’ active roster, appearing in two games.

In 52 career games at Michigan State, Sokol recorded 31 receptions for 348 yards and two touchdowns.

Sokol was a two-time member of the Eagles’ leadership council, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, graduated in December 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and earned his master’s degree in marketing research in December 2018. He was one of 10 Spartans to volunteer with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts over the holiday weekend (Sept. 15-17, 2017) in Houston.

Sokol has made just one career NFL start and has no stats. He joins a Steelers tight end corps that includes Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward and MyCole Pruitt.

McMichael originally signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent the 2022 season on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad and also spent time this offseason with the Arizona Cardinals after they claimed him off waivers.

The Steelers signed Marquez Callaway to a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2024. Callaway brought a big frame and above-average return ability to the Steelers wide receiver room. He stands 6’2″, 200 pounds and was an All-SEC returner in his final season. While he lacks top-end speed, he makes up for it in physicality. Callaway ran a 4.55-second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Combine.

Callaway’s release is somewhat surprising. He was among the tallest receivers on the roster and with his previous starting experience, he seemed like he had the potential to earn a starting spot.

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