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Back via future contract The Steelers signed Rader to a reserve/future contract Thursday.

Impact Rader appeared in two games with the Steelers this season, Week 17 and last weekend's wild-card loss to the Browns. The tight end out of Youngstown State will now get an opportunity to continue his development with the organization.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers sign Pine-Richland’s Kevin Rader, 12 others to futures contracts Tight end Kevin Rader and inside linebacker Tegray Scales, who each saw playing time on the active roster late in the season, were among 13...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Waived by Steelers Rader was cut by the Steelers on Monday.

Impact Rader suited up for just one game with the Steelers during the 2020 campaign. After bouncing back and forth between the practice squad and active roster in 2020, Rader will look for a new NFL home ahead of the 2021 season.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Rader was activated from the Steelers' practice squad Saturday.

Impact After making his NFL debut for Week 17's game against the Browns, Rader played in 12 special teams snaps and saw one target. The Pittsburgh native will have another chance suit up for Sunday's wild-card game against Cleveland.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to practice squad Rader reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Rader logged 12 snaps on offense and 12 snaps on special teams in the first NFL action of his career. The Pittsburgh native will reside on the practice squad for the time being, and he could be elevated again if Eric Ebron's stint on the COVID-19 list keeps him out for Sunday's wild-card game against Cleveland.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pine-Richland grad Kevin Rader is playing in his first NFL game today for the Steelers Kevin Rader will dress and play against the Browns, giving the Pine-Richland High School graduate his first NFL game appearance.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Promoted to active roster Rader was promoted to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rader is on track to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Browns with fellow tight end Eric Ebron moving to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Rader is a Youngstown State product who collected 22 receptions for 272 yards and a pair of scores during his final collegiate season in 2017.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be shorthanded when they finish the regular season against the Cleveland Browns

JANUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Retained on practice squad Rader cleared waivers and signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rader was called up from the practice squad in November but never played a game before being cut this week. The Pittsburgh native will stick with the team, adding depth at tight end behind Eric Ebron (back) and Vance McDonald.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Steelers The Steelers waived Rader on Monday.

Impact Rader was promoted from the practice squad in late November, but he never suited up for a game. If he clears waivers, Rader has a good chance to re-sign with Pittsburgh's practice squad.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without placekicker Chris Boswell when they put their unbeaten 11-0 record on the line against Washington

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play on Wednesday afternoon even as COVID-19 continues to infect players up and down their respective rosters

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Receives promotion The Steelers signed Rader to the active roster Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rader entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and has yet to make his NFL debut. He could get a chance this week against the Ravens following news that tight end Zach Gentry was placed on injured reserve with a left knee sprain. However, Vance McDonald (illness) could return to the lineup, which may put Rader in healthy scratch territory.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington

Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens

Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens' Jackson