In 2024, Patterson signed with the Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the sixth team of his career. The 34-year-old spent most of the season as a kick returner but has career totals of 2,875 receiving yards and 2,646 rushing yards.

The Steelers signed Patterson to a two-year deal, and ended up paying Patterson $3.2 million for just 147 snaps. He came along with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who he had long played for, and he will now hope to find another team.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin played an integral part in recruiting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh.

On June 30, Fitzpatrick was dealt to Miami in a move that sent Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins also received a 2027 fifth-rounder as part of the deal.

Howard has been a fan favorite throughout the early portion of training camp, with the crowd cheering on his accurate throws. There have also been some fans sporting Will Howard Ohio State jerseys, and he has signed a number of them.

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made a statement to reporters at training camp on Monday. During his remarks, Fitzpatrick called the way his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure ended "very unfortunate.

Outside of the move to sign Rodgers, Pittsburgh went out and acquired superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks. He was also signed to a massive extension.