Running back La’Mical Perine, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 23, according to the Steelers.
Perine, 26, entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick of the New York Jets in 2020. He spent two seasons with the Jets before he was waived by the team in August 2022. During his time in New York, he registered 72 rushing attempts for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference.
After a brief stint on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad during the 2022 season and the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad in the same season, Perine was cut by Miami on January 23, 2023. Kansas City then signed Perine to its practice squad on January 28.
Perine was not active for the Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, but he did sign a reserve/future contract with the team after the win. He stuck with the team through the 2023 season and was active for three games during the regular season. In those games, he recorded 22 rushes for 77 yards and 3 receptions for 33 yards.
The Chiefs released Perine on May 17.
Perine joins a Pittsburgh backfield that includes Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson, Aaron Shampklin, Jonathan Ward, and Daijun Edwards.
Patrick Mahomes Talks Message to Incoming Rookies
The two-time defending Super Bowl champions held their first set of organized team activities from May 20 to May 22. OTAs were the first opportunity for Kansas City’s rookies to integrate with the veterans in a practice setting.
Speaking to the media on day two of OTAs, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes explained what his message was to the rookie class as Kansas City embarks on its journey for a three-peat.
