Steelers Bolster WR Corps for Paris Showdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers have enhanced their wide receiver depth by elevating Brandon Johnson and Brandon Smith from the practice squad. These moves were made just prior to their Week 7 game in Paris against the New Orleans Saints. Johnson, a former Denver Bronco, has recorded 26 catches for 335 yards and five touchdowns in his career.

Brandon Smith's elevation for the Paris contest marks his third and final practice squad call-up for the season, having previously been elevated for Weeks 5 and 6. These roster adjustments mean that newly signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will likely have to wait another week to join the active roster. The team aims for their fifth win of the 2026 season in this international matchup.