Steelers Sign Former Minnesota Defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers add a new name to their defense after suffering multiple injuries.

Sep 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Kyler Baugh (93) celebrates after tackling Eastern Michigan Eagles quarterback Austin Smith (4) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding to their defensive line, signing former Minnesota Gophers standout Kyler Baugh, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

The Steelers were hit with multiple injuries to their defensive line since the start of training camp, with Dean Lowry, Jacob Slade, and Esezi Otomewo to knee injuries on the first day of the second week. Trying to keep enough bodies at the position, they now add the undrafted free agent roughly a week before their first preseason game.

The #Steelers are signing defensive lineman Kyler Baugh, sources tell @CBSSports.

Baugh was a standout defensive lineman in college at Minnesota. As an NFL rookie last year, he spent time on the Falcons’ practice squad. pic.twitter.com/8G11sZnUxw
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) July 31, 2025

Baugh spent part of last season with the Atlanta Falcons as a member of their practice squad. He did not appear in a game.

At Minnesota, Baugh played 26 games, recording 77 tackles eight tackles for loss, four sacks, four pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. After his rookie season, he signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL, where he played in four games, stacking 14 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.

Baugh now joins a mix that has a few names competing for a roster spot. He'll need to beat out those that include Isaiahh Loudermilk, Daniel Ekuale, Dominque Davis, Yayha Black and Logan Lee if he hopes to remain with the team beyond training camp.

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