Former Steelers QB/WR finds new home in United Football League
A former Pittsburgh Steeler has found a new with the Houston Gamblers in the UFL during their 2026 season.
A former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback-wide receiver hybrid has found a new home after his untimely release from the Steel City brand of football. According to the UFL Communications Department's X account, ex-Steelers QB/WR John Rhys Plumlee signed with the Houston Gamblers following their Week 6 loss to the Columbus Aviators. Termination Via Waiver System: Birmingham WR, Laviska Shenault Jr.
DC OLB, Durrell Johnson Free Agent Signing: Houston QB, John Rhys Plumlee ā UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) May 3, 2026 In April 2024, Plumlee signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent and spent the offseason with Pittsburgh before being waived in August 2024. He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars ' practice squad shortly after but was released in November 2024. Plumlee signed with the Seattle Seahawks ' practice squad one week later and would eventually be signed to the active roster as a wide receiver.
In August 2025, he was waived by Seattle with an injury designation as a part of final roster cuts. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Ex-Steelers QB/WR John Rhys Plumlee joins UFL's Houston Gamblers