The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed LB Mykal Walker to the practice squad, according to NFL Insider Aaron Wilson via the NFL’s transaction log. In a corresponding move, the team released LB Caleb Johnson.
Walker previously worked out for the team in early September but did not sign with the team. A fourth round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2020, Walker has appeared in 49 games, making 20 starts. To date, he’s recorded 187 tackles with one sack and three interceptions.
He last played in 2022, starting 12 games for the Falcons. He notched 107 tackles with two picks as he logged nearly 800 defensive snaps.