Ex-Steelers WR Tyler Vaughns has put the UFL on notice — and with Pittsburgh’s offense sorely needing all the receiver help it can get, is a reunion in the Steel City really that far-fetched?
The former USC Trojan struggled to find his footing in the NFL right after college — signing with the Colts in 2021 as an undrafted free agent, before being quickly scooped up by the Steelers and joining Pittsburgh’s practice squad soon after. Vaughns put together a fantastic 2022 preseason performance — but it wasn’t enough to make the Steelers’ 53-man roster, as he was released before ever playing an NFL regular season snap.
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He would, however, make an impact on the Arlington Renegades — as his offensive efforts helped propel the team to an XFL championship in 2023. He finished second in receiving yards during his first year in the spring league and led the Renegades in receiving for both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Renegades HC Bob Stoops was recently asked if he would recommend Vaughns to NFL teams, and this was his response:
“Oh, absolutely. Tyler Vaughns has been sensational — just makes tough, difficult catches. And you know, the DBs in this league are good players, too.”
Vaughns’ one-handed, circus-like TD catch went viral last week — and he seems like a perfect fit to return to the receiver-needy Steelers in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Will Steelers reunite with former wide receiver taking UFL by storm?