The Steelers signed running backs Max Hurleman and Trey Sermon and offensive tackle Garreth Warren. All three took part in the team's rookie minicamp. The team also released running back Aaron Shampklin.
Hurleman appeared in 51 games in five college seasons, starting 23. He had 194 carries for 814 yards and one touchdown. He also is hailed for his punt return ability, returning 49 punts for 353 yards, a 7.2-yard average.
Hurleman spent his first four seasons at Colgate University before transferring to Notre Dame in 2024 where he played mainly on special teams.
Sermon brings NFL experience with him as he has appeared in 42 games, starting five, over four seasons. He carried the ball 134 times for 505 yards and three touchdowns.
He spent the last two years with the Indianapolis Colts, appearing in 31 games, with three starts. He had 91 carries for 319 yards and two touchdowns. He spent the 2022 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and 2021 with the San Francisco 49ers.
Warren played at Lindenwood University where he appeared in 35 games over four seasons. In 2023 he was part of an offensive line that helped the ground game produce 134.7 yards per game, which was fourth best in the Ohio Valley Conference.