The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Mar. 13 the signing of defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo to a one-year contract.
This move adds depth to the Steelers’ defensive line as Otomewo returns after joining the team during the 2025 offseason. Last season, he played in 12 games for Pittsburgh, recording nine tackles, including five solo stops, along with one sack and a tackle for loss.
Otomewo has appeared in 21 National Football League games over four seasons, starting two. His career totals include 18 tackles—eight solo—two tackles for loss, and one and a half sacks. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft as the 165th overall pick. In his rookie year with Minnesota, he played five games and made five tackles. He later spent two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2023-24), appearing in four games in 2024 and starting two of them. During that stint, he registered four tackles, two quarterback hits, and half a sack; his best performance came against Chicago with two tackles, a quarterback hit, and half a sack.
Before entering the NFL, Otomewo played college football at Minnesota where he participated in 46 games and finished with 81 tackles—50 solo—alongside 13.5 tackles for loss and seven and a half sacks. He earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors in 2021.
The Steelers are recognized as an established member franchise of the National Football League according to their official website. The organization has achieved notable success with six Super Bowl championships according to their official website and has honored figures such as Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene through its Hall of Honor as listed on their official website. The team also contributes to community engagement through historical celebrations and fan experiences as outlined on their official website, including displays at the Hall of Honor Museum at Acrisure Stadium according to their official website.
With this signing, Otomewo will look to build on his recent performances as part of a franchise known for its history of success both on and off the field.
