Steelers sign XFL players Hakeem Butler and Luq Barcoo
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signings of two XFL players on Wednesday.
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Wide receiver Hakeem Butler, who led the XFL with eight touchdown receptions, and cornerback Luq Barcoo, both signed one-year deals with Pittsburgh.
Butler, 27, was a fourth-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL draft and played two games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. He had 51 catches for 599 yards in 10 games with the XFL's St. Louis BattleHawks this year.
The 24-year-old Barcoo has played in three NFL games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who signed Barcoo as an undrafted rookie free agent from San Diego State in 2020. He had 31 tackles, one interception and one sack for the XFL's San Antonio Brahmas this year.
Pittsburgh also officially announced the signing of quarterback Mason Rudolph, which was reported earlier this week.