The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive backs Joshuah Bledsoe and Kyler McMichael to a future contract on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Joshuah Bledsoe is five foot eleven and weighs 211 pounds. The 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (188th pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He missed his rookie season with an injury. Bledsoe played two seasons in New England making one tackle (1 solo) in four games.
In 2024, Bledsoe made seven tackles (6 solos, 1 assist), and one pass breakup in two preseason games. The Patriots released him on August 27, 2024. The San Antonio Brahmas signed Bledsoe on November 25, 2024. The Brahmas released him on January 14, 2025.
Collegiately, Bledsoe played four seasons at Missouri (2017-20) making 121 tackles (88 solos, 33 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, one interception, 18 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 38 games for the Tigers.
Kyler McMichael is six foot and weighs 210 pounds. The 24-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 30, 2024. In 2024, McMichael made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists) and one pass breakup in three preseason games. The Steelers released him on August 26, 2024.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed McMichael as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. In 2022, McMichael made six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Buccaneers released him on August 30, 2022.
He would later spend time with the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals. In 2023, he made four tackles (4 solos) in two preseason games for Arizona. The Cardinals released him on March 13, 2024. The Arlington Renegades signed McMichael on November 12, 2024. Arlington released McMichael on January 14, 2025.
Collegiately, McMichael played one season at Clemson in 2018 making two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 12 games for the Tigers. Then, McMichael transferred to North Carolina (2020-21) making 44 tackles (34 solos, 10 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception for nine yards, and eight pass breakups in 21 games for the Tar Heels.
