The Steelers made multiple roster moves today as they prepare to take on the New York Giants on Monday Night Football at Acrisure Stadium.
Running back Jonathan Ward was signed to the active roster from the practice squad, receiver Brandon Johnson was elevated to the Active/Inactive Roster from the practice squad, receiver Roman Wilson was placed on the Reserve/Injured List and running back Aaron Shampklin was released from the 53-man roster.
Ward originally signed with the Steelers after taking part in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, getting signed afterwards. Ward was elevated for the Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys and Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders and Week 7 game against the New York Jets. He had five carries for 22 yards in the three games.
In five seasons in the NFL, he has played in 46 games, carrying the ball 22 times for 91 yards, a 4.1-yard average. He also has six receptions for 52 yards, an 8.7-yard average, and one touchdown.
Ward originally signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. He spent two plus seasons with the Cardinals, before joining the Tennessee Titans during the 2022 season. He also spent the 2023 season with the Titans.
Ward played college football at Central Michigan where he played in 42 games, carrying the ball 473 times for 2,539 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also had 98 receptions for 909 yards and four touchdowns.
Johnson, who will revert back to the practice squad following the game, originally signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent time on the practice squad and active roster over the last two seasons.
Johnson has played in 20 games, starting three, and has 25 receptions for 326 yards and five touchdowns. He played in 13 games in 2023, pulling in 19 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns. Johnson was also elevated for the Week 7 game against the New York Jets.
Wilson, one of the Steelers third round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, has played in only one game this season, not making any receptions. He dealt with injuries all season, including an ankle injury suffered in training camp and most recently a hamstring injury.
Shampklin, who played at Harvard, spent time on the practice squad and 53-man roster this season. He has had six carries for 17 yards this season.
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