DeMarvin Leal - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

NY Giants draft decisions led to waiving DeMarvin Leal, John Harbaugh's first signing with the franchise Upon his arrival as the new head coach of the New York Giants, John Harbaugh signed DeMarvin Leal as his first addition, who has now been wa...

APRIL 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Let go by Pittsburgh Leal was waived by the Steelers on Thursday.

Impact Leal appeared in three games with the Steelers after being signed to the active roster Sept. 17, recording two total tackles (one solo) while playing 17 snaps on defense and nine with the special-teams unit. The defensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely stick around with the practice squad in Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Signed off practice squad The Steelers signed Leal from their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 2022 third-round pick from Texas A&M has appeared in 28 regular-season games for the Steelers over his NFL career, recording 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defended. Now back with the team's active roster, Leal is expected to play a depth role on Pittsburgh's defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers stash former third-round pick on practice squad after roster squeeze The Pittsburgh Steelers' edge depth is secured on the practice squad after the team was able to bring back DeMarvin Leal.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers keep four QBs ... and eight defensive linemen in cutting Beanie Bishop, DeMarvin Leal, and more

AUGUST 26, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers' 2022 NFL draft class almost completely gone from the roster | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly cut defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal on Tuesday, which leaves just two players from the 2022 draft class o...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers begin day of cuts by releasing former 3rd-round pick DeMarvin Leal The Steelers have released outside linebacker/defensive end DeMarvin Leal, their third-round draft choice in 2022 who never really settled i...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back at full health Leal (neck) told reporters Wednesday that he feels "100 percent," Aaron Becker of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old missed Pittsburgh's final 12 regular-season games in 2024 due to a neck injury, but he now appears to be past the issue. Leal played just 76 total snaps (50 defensive and 26 on special-teams) over five games in 2024, recording four total tackles. He's expected to compete for a depth role on the Steelers' defensive line throughout the summer.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Leal (neck) is not expected to return this season, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leal suffered a neck injury back in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve. A third-round pick in 2022 by Pittsburgh, Leal recorded four tackles (two solo) across five games prior to his injury. The 2025 campaign is currently set to be the final year of his rookie contract.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Leal (neck) is not expected to return this season, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Leal (neck) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Teresa Varley of Pittsburgh's official site reports.

Impact Leal suffered a neck stinger against Dallas in Week 5, and the issue has been deemed serious enough for the defensive lineman to move to IR. As a result, he'll miss at least the Steelers' next four contests, with a Nov. 17 matchup versus Baltimore being his earliest possible return date. Montravius Adams could see more defensive snaps while Leal is sidelined.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Las Vegas Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Leal (neck) is out for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Leal was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys early with a neck issue, which will hold him out of action entirely in Week 6. Montravius Adams will likely see an uptick in reps in his absence.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Leal (neck) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.

Impact Leal suffered a stinger in the fourth quarter and unsurprisingly, he is expected to remain out for the rest of the game. In his absence, Isaiahh Loudermilk is a candidate to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin sees 'no significant issue' with Steelers DT DeMarvin Leal Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal will be tasked with playing a rotational role at OLB with Alex Highsmith injured.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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AUGUST 24, 2024 • STEELERS.COM

Returns to practice Leal (concussion) was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leal has cleared the concussion protocol after missing the Steelers' Week 5 win versus Baltimore. The 23-year-old has logged 10 tackles (eight solo), including a sack, in four games and will look to increase those totals against the Rams on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DeMarvin Leal Ready to Start for Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers may need to call on DeMarvin Leal, who’s ready to fill some big shoes in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coming back from IR Pittsburgh activated Leal (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Atlanta, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact After missing the Steelers' last six games recovering from an ankle injury, Leal appears poised to return to action in Week 13 at the Falcons. The rookie third-rounder should fill a rotational role on the defensive line against a run-heavy Atlanta offense.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IR The Steelers designated Leal (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Leal was placed on IR with a knee injury ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 6 win over Tampa Bay. Now, the rookie defensive lineman will have a 21-day window to practice and be restored to the active roster, or else he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve. Leal recorded nine tackles and three passes defended in a rotational role over the first five games of the season, and his earliest opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike DeFabo: Steelers DE DeMarvin Leal returned to practice... - The Athletic Steelers DE DeMarvin Leal returned to practice today. That opens his 21-day window to be activated from IR. The rookie third-round pick has...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Placed on IR Leal (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

Impact After being ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Bucs due to a knee injury, the Steelers have now placed him on the IR list. Through his first five games on his rookie season Leal has logged nine tackles and three pass breakups. Isaiahh Loudermilk could take over Leal's defensive end duties Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steeler Place Rookie DeMarvin Leal on IR The Pittsburgh Steelers will lose their third-round pick.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out for Week 6 Leal (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Leal has been active for each of the first five games of his rookie season, and he's served as a rotational player along the defensive line. He's tallied nine total tackles with three passes defended. Isaiahh Loudermilk -- regularly a healthy scratch -- could suit up to fill in as a result of Leal's absence.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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