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Many former Steelers will participate in the USFL starting this weekend

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Offensive coordinator Todd Haley of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 24-16. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Offensive coordinator Todd Haley of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 24-16. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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Tony Brooks-James #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

The Steelers will be well represented as many former players and coaches will hop onto the field for the USFL.

The USFL is back and will begin its games this Saturday, April 16. It will be interesting to see how the league works and does its thing. They have different rules and aspects of the game that will differentiate them from the NFL. Many football fans will see what this league is all around out of pure curiosity and a hunger to consume football content.

There are many players and coaches in the USFL that will be participating that have connections to the Steelers. They have been involved with the team for different stint from pre-season performances to long-tenured coaches in the black and gold. Many Pittsburgh fans will want to enjoy football and will be given a chance with this new league during the NFL’s offseason.

Honorable mentions

Dravon Askew-Henry, DB, New Jersey Generals, Steeler from 2019 pre-season

Dravon Askew-Henry was able to make for a nice career at nearby West Virginia and got a shot with the Steelers. He would not last long and would be cut from the team. He has bounced around from team to team since then and even played in the XFL before it shut down.

Trey Williams, RB, New Jersey Generals, Steeler from 2017 pre-season

Trey Williams was a journeyman in the league before he got to Pittsburgh. He made some nice plays in the pre-season but would eventually be cut by the team. He has been bouncing around teams and even played in the Canadian league and the XFL since his stint with the black and gold.

Tony Brooks-James, RB, Birmingham Stallions, Steeler from 2019 & 2021 pre-season

Tony Brooks-James had the best pre-season performance out of these three names listed. He had two short stints with the team both in 2019 and in the pre-season of 2021. He would go on to jump around the NFL before he got selected into the USFL by the Stallions.

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