Steelers Sign Israel Mukuamu
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free agent safety Israel Mukuamu, this according to Mukuamu’s representatives.
In the 2021 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys chose Mukuamu as a sixth round selection out of the University of South Carolina.
Mukuamu was mainly utilized on special teams during his time with the Cowboys, although he did record a pair of interceptions in 2024.
Last season, Mukuamu appeared in only one game for the Carolina Panthers, as he was mostly on the practice squad.
During the 2026 UFL Draft in January, Mukuamu had been taken by the Columbus Aviators, but did not appear in any games.
The 6’4 safety will reunite with head coach Mike McCarthy, who he spent four seasons with in Dallas from 2021-2024.
Earlier this offseason, the Steelers lost some key members on their special teams coverage - most notably Connor Heyward and Miles Killebrew. The signing of Mukuamu will try to add depth back to that unit.