Former Steelers WR comes out of retirement, signs with Titans
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 21: Lance McCutcheon #82 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs a route during a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAccording to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon has changed his mind about retirement and is signing a new deal with the Tennessee Titans.
McCutcheon signed a futures deal with the Steelers in January of 2025. He spent the offseason with the team and recorded a 24-yard touchdown reception against the Carolina Panthers in preseason action. He did not make the 53-man roster but was resigned to the practice squad in September. Not long after, McCutcheon was released by the Steelers. He then signed with the Titans in October.
Former #Steelers and #Titans WR Lance McCutcheon, who had announced his retirement earlier this offseason, had second thoughts and is now signing a 1-year deal with Tennessee, sources say.
- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 1, 2026
An intriguing resolution for the 27-year old and a new opportunity. pic.twitter.com/HNuK4apJIz
The 27-year-old will now have a chance to extend his NFL career for at least one more season. McCutcheon signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The receiver stood out in camp and preseason enough to make the 53-man roster, where he saw his only on-field action during his career.
McCutcheon has never recorded a catch in an NFL game and will look to record his first catch with the Titans this upcoming season. During his rookie season, McCutcheon was primarily used as a special teams player and a depth piece in the receiver room. He was targeted five times during his rookie campaign.
McCutcheon was a standout receiver in college for FCS Montana State. During his senior year, he posted 1,219 yards and nine touchdowns, earning first-team All-Big Sky Honors. Now at just 27 years old, McCutcheon is once again trying to stick on an NFL roster.
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