The Steelers signed defensive back Zyon Gilbert to the practice squad and placed defensive back Anthony Averett on the Reserve/Injured Practice Squad List.
Gilbert was signed by the Steelers during training camp and was on the practice squad to start the season.
Gilbert originally signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent time on the Giants practice squad and active roster as a game-day elevation, recording 10 tackles and a sack in 2022. Gilbert was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad in 2023.
Gilbert played college football at Florida Atlantic where he appeared in 60 games. He finished with 248 tackles, 158 of them solo stops, 31 passes defensed, five and a half tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and one interception.
