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Steelers to Sign Buccaneers' Six-Year Veteran CB After Joey Porter Jr. Trade
Sean Murphy-Bunting brings 82 games of NFL experience and 11 interceptions as Pittsburgh adds depth to a secondary hit by injuries.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad to their active roster.
- Pittsburgh sought reinforcements after trading Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys last week, then Jamel Dean suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's loss to the Cleveland Browns.
- Murphy-Bunting brings 82 NFL games with 65 starts, 297 tackles and 11 interceptions, having helped the Buccaneers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
- The addition provides immediate depth behind starters Asante Samuel Jr. and Daylen Everette, with Murphy-Bunting's slot experience offering flexibility while Dean recovers.
- Pittsburgh will rely on this secondary depth this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, aiming to improve consistency within the competitive AFC North.
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Buccaneers Lose Veteran Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to Steelers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are losing a veteran defensive back from their practice squad. Steelers Sign Murphy-Bunting According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. The move gives Pittsburgh additional experience following the Joey Porter Jr. trade. Via Tom Pelissero, “The Steelers are signing veteran CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Bucs’ practice squad, per source. Murphy-Bunting has pl…
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