PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon from Seattle in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft.
The Steelers made the move to bolster a secondary that has struggled to find a replacement for Mike Hilton, who left in free agency during the offseason.
Witherspoon had four interceptions in four seasons with San Francisco before signing a one-year deal with the Seahawks in May.
To make room on the roster for Witherspoon, the Steelers released defensive lineman Henry Mondeaux.
The Steelers will kick off their season in Buffalo against the Bills on Sept. 12 at 1:00 p.m.
