The Pittsburgh Steelers added yet another new name to the 2019 roster on Wednesday with the signing of safety Marcelis Branch to a reserve/future contract, according to the NFL’s transaction database. A player they first brought in to Pittsburgh for a tryout just over a week ago.
Steelers tryouts reported Friday: LBs Zaire Anderson, Cory James, Tegray Scales (signed to future contract), Robert Spillane; S Marcelis Branch; CB Sojourn Shelton.
— Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) January 8, 2019
Originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons and as undrafted free agent in 2017, Branch would we be released at the end of training camp before being re-signed to their practice squad.