Steelers Re-sign Dylan Cook
According to the NFL’s transactions log, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed offensive lineman Dylan Cook to a one-year, exclusive rights free agent deal.
During his time in college, Cook made the unusual transition from quarterback to OL, when he attended the University of Montana as a walk-on.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would sign Cook as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He would spend the entire season on the practice squad.
After inking a reserve/futures contract with Tampa Bay, in January of last year, Cook was released by the Buccaneers in May. A few days later, he signed with the Steelers.
Cook became a training camp darling in Latrobe, as he showed plenty of promise. In the preseason, the 6’6, 305 pound OL continued to impress, playing tackle, as well as left guard.
The Steelers made the decision to put Cook on their 53-man roster. However, he did not dress for a single game this past season.
Given Cook’s potential that Mike Tomlin clearly liked, it’s not a surprise that he was brought back to help solidify the OL depth. While Pittsburgh can still add to that depth through the draft, it’s likely that Cook could battle with last year’s seventh round pick, Spencer Anderson, for roster spot as a reserve OL next season.