One former Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver is headed back to the NFL. According to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing WR Deon Cain.
As Wilson notes, Cain is coming off a strong season with the USFL Birmingham Stallions, capped off with a three touchdown performance in their USFL Championship Game win over the Pittsburgh Maulers.
Update: #Eagles are signing @USFLStallions championship game MVP wide receiver Deon Cain, per a league source @KPRC2 https://t.co/d0dUZ5FAlX
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2023
A sixth round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft, Cain spent parts of the 2019 and 2020 season with the Steelers.