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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety Brandon Hill to a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, they have released wide receiver Joaquin Davis. Steelers sign former Pitt safety Steelers sign a former Pittsburgh safety Hill has ties to the area, as he played his college ball at the University of Pittsburgh. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, where he appeared in two games as a rookie. He spent the next two years on the Texans’ practice squad before spending brief amounts of time with the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears over the last year. The Steelers have had gone through a few different safeties over the last month. They released Darnell Savage shortly after the start of training camp and brought in veteran Rayshawn Jenkins, who has looked impressive through the first two preseason games. Rookie Robert Spears-Jennings has also impressed in exhibition play as he looks to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!