Steelers sign former Ohio State RB Master Teague, place Jeremy McNichols on IR

Joe Rutter
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 2:35 p.m. | Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 2:35 p.m.

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Ohio State running back Master Teague plays against Akron last season.

Jeremy McNichols’ stay on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ active roster lasted little more than a week.

McNichols, who was signed on the day players reported for camp, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a shoulder injury. He was injured Monday, the first day Steelers players practiced in pads.

His injury created an opening for Master Teague III, the former Ohio State running back who signed with the Steelers and wore No. 33 in practice.

Teague played at Ohio State from 2018-2021 and rushed for 1,764 yards and 17 touchdowns. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry. In 31 games with the Buckeyes, Teague made six starts and played on three consecutive Big Ten championship teams and two that played in the College Football Playoffs.