Steelers Sign Travis Homer for Backfield, Special Teams

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Travis Homer to bolster their backfield

and special teams.

The 27-year-old spent three seasons with the Chicago Bears and four before that with the

Seattle Seahawks.

He's entering his eighth NFL season after being a sixth round pick out of Miami.

Homer shines most on special teams, handling kick and punt coverage, plus returns.

He can also provide backup running back depth without challenging for a starting spot

right away.

Pittsburgh values players like him after losing Connor Hayward to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Homer steps in to fill that half-back row and cover special teams duties, keeping the

unit strong.

His top rushing output came in 2021 with 177 yards in a touchdown.

That same year, his best for returns was in 2020 with 291 yards.

This move gives the Steelers' reliable versatility as training camp nears, rounding

out a backfield ready for the grind ahead.