Steelers sign record-setting kicker, 2 intriguing TEs to compete for roster spots

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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a list of undrafted free agent signings, and three names stood out.

They signed a record-setting kicker as well as two talented tight ends among the UDFA class.

The kicker's name is Laith Marjan, and he concluded his college career at Kansas.

Marjan first kicked at East Carolina, but after transferring to the Jayhawks, he caught fire. He made a school-record 14 consecutive field goals. All told for the 2025 season, Marjan was 14-for-17 on field goals and 40-for-40 on extra points.

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The Steelers, of course, have Chris Boswell, and Marjan will likely aim for a practice squad spot or a potential signing in the case of an injury down the road.

One of the tight ends the Steelers signed was Lake McRee out of USC, who has 51 games of college football experience.

In 2025, McRee had 30 catches for 450 yards and four touchdowns. He's 6-foot-4 and 243 pounds.

Pittsburgh also signed TE Chamon Metayer from Arizona State, who had begun his college career at the University of Cincinnati. He started 30 games in his college career and had 94 career catches for 971 yards and 14 TDs. He also ran twice in college for 28 yards, just a hint of versatility that would fit in as part of the Steelers' TE room.

The Steelers have Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, but there is potentially room to make the team as a tight end beyond them.