The Pittsburgh Steelers are reshuffling their roster again. This time, they’ve added a former Philadelphia Eagles pass-catcher to boost their tight end depth.
Tight end Kevin Foelsch, a standout Division II player from New Haven, has officially signed with the Steelers. He joins a crowded but talented tight end group that already includes Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, and Jonnu Smith.
This move follows a string of roster changes made by the Steelers in response to recent injuries and performance issues. In total, the team signed defensive tackle Domenique Davis, running back Lew Nichols, and Foelsch. Meanwhile, they waived wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, and terminated the contract of veteran Cordarrelle Patterson—a move Patterson himself revealed on social media.
Kevin Foelsch’s signing was likely prompted by a season-ending injury to rookie tight end DJ Thomas-Jones. The Steelers acted quickly to bring in more depth, and Foelsch’s versatile play style made him a smart pickup.
The 6-foot-4 tight end went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft but was later signed by the Eagles. After being released in December 2024, he briefly joined the Kansas City Chiefs in June 2025 before being cut just two weeks later.
At New Haven, Foelsch was a consistent offensive weapon. In his senior season (2023), he recorded 318 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 9.9 yards per catch. Over three seasons, he totaled 15 touchdowns, showing his red-zone value and ability to stretch the field.
