{
  "id": 4979066,
  "title": "Former Patriots draft pick signs with Steelers after being cut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/former-patriots-draft-pick-signs-with-steelers-after-being-cut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T00:53:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-patriots-draft-pick-signs-005325890.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former New England Patriots linebacker Bradyn Swinson to their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Swinson was drafted by the Patriots with the 146th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He appeared in three games for New England last season, contributing with one tackle. Swinson, aged 24, participated in the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos and played a role in the Patriots' journey to the Super Bowl last season. On Sunday, the final roster reduction deadline, Swinson was released by the Patriots. This move sees the 24-year-old join forces with New England's AFC rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for the upcoming season. He will face the Patriots for the first time in Week 2.",
  "summary": "Former New England Patriots edge rusher Bradyn Swinson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Patriots linebacker Bradyn Swinson to practice squad.",
    "Swinson drafted 146th overall by Patriots in 2026 NFL Draft.",
    "Swinson released by Patriots on final roster reduction deadline."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Signing with an AFC rival after being cut gives Swinson a chance to make an impact against his former team, while also presenting the Steelers with a low-risk addition to their practice squad.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}