Steelers sign a quarterback and a receiver-returner after 20

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After not selecting a quarterback or a receiver during the 2023 , the addre sed both positions by way of the undrafted rookie market. Shortly after the draft concluded, Pittsburgh signed former Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan and former San Diego State receiver/returner Jordan Byrd.Pittsburgh didn't select a quarterback, receiver or running back during the draft . The Steelers, as of this writing, have still not added to their running back room since the start of the draft. Pittsburgh did re-sign former Ohio State running Joe Thornton Jersey back Master Teague and former fifth-round pick earlier this offseason.Morgan comes to Pittsburgh after re-writing the Gophers' record book as far as pa sing is concerned. Among his school records was his 33 wins as a starter. In 2019, his sophomore season, Morgan completed 66% of his pa ses for 3,253 yards and 30 touchdowns while leading Minnesota to an 11-2 record.While at Minnesota, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Morgan showed impre sive mobility that often allowed him to extend plays. His lack of accuracy of downfield throws, however, along with the fact that his production at Minnesota went down later in his career due to the departures of several future players, were likely among the main reasons why his name was not called during the draft. That being said, Paul Martin Jersey Morgan could develop into a quality career backup while providing solid play in a pinch. Welcome to Pittsburgh Tanner Morgan. Hes got big time play making ability at QB. Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) The signing of Byrd may help explain why the Steelers have yet to sign a running back since the start of the draft. While he's listed as a receiver, Byrd got significantly more work Brent Burns Jersey as a running back during his time at San Diego State. In addition to his 47 receptions, Byrd rushed for a total of 1,353 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Aztecs while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Byrd did most of his damage, however, as a returner during his time in college. He returned three kickoffs and one punt for scores while averaging 24.8 yards per kickoff return. Byrd's small frame (he's listed at 5-9 and 170 Joonas Donskoi Jersey pounds) is undoubtedly the main reason he went undrafted. Jordan Byrd is the fastest man alive! He takes this kickoff all the way to the house. CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) It won't be easy, but both players will have at least a puncher's chance at making the Steelers' 53-man roster. In Morgan's case, the Steelers typically carry three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, so it will likely come down to him or the fourth quarterback the Steelers sign prior to training camp for who will be the No. 3 behind and .While more difficult, Byrd also has a chance to make the roster behind , , and . , who mi sed his entire rookie season after getting injured last summer, is also on the inside track to make the roster. So that means that Byrd will likely have to go up against , and (among others) to earn one of the last spots on the roster. While Marc-Edouard Vlasic Jersey he is the least experienced player among the group, Byrd's prowe s as a returner may give him a leg up on the competition. Competition may be a fitting word to describe what the atmosphere will be during the Steelers' training camp. Given what they were able to do during the draft, the Steelers will likely have several interesting position battles that will unfold in Latrobe two months from now.