The Steelers announced that they have signed defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo to a one-year contract on Wednesday, March 19.

Otomewo was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.

Otomewo spent 2024 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, appearing in four games and starting two, recording four total tackles. He’s 26 years old and listed at 6’5, 282 pounds. Otomewo has appeared in nine career games, logging nine total tackles, a half sack, two quarterback hits, and a tackle for loss.

The Steelers have now signed three defensive linemen in free agency: Otomewo, Isaiahh Loudermilk, and former Patriot Daniel Ekuale.

“Long-levered defensive end with impressive body composition but limited playmaking production. Otomewo’s lack of range and his two-gapping potential make him best suited for a 4i or 5-technique in a 3-4 front. He is a diligent, team-oriented defender with a focus on executing assignments but could leave a team hungry for more playmaking capability. There is untapped potential still lurking, but Otomewo might be too limited to become more than a rotational end with run-defending upside,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein in a 2022 draft profile.