The Steelers signed linebacker Davis Perales to the practice squad on Monday and released running back Qadree Ollison. Perales was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and signed to the practice squad at the start of the regular season, but released at the end of October. Perales finished his career at Fresno State with 22.5 sacks, the sixth most in school history. He started 13 of 14 games in 2022 and finished with a career-high 11.5 sacks and 16 tackles for a loss. Perales had two forced fumbles, one interception and five passes defensed. He ranked seventh in the FBS in sacks. He transferred to Fresno State after starting his college career at Sacramento State.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin could do without any distractions as he and his team muddle through an offensive funk that contributed heavily to their three losses in the past four games. But the lack of answers has taken a toll on both their record and on the players — most notably wide receiver George Pickens.
“It’s a problem because it’s not solution-based,” Mike Tomlin said during his Monday press conference. “You know we are all frustrated, but we got to manage our frustrations in a professional, mature way.” The Steelers, who rank 26th in total offense, have failed to score more than 20 points in a game over the same time frame.
