Seahawks Re-sign Former Steelers WR
Cody White, a former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, is returning to Seattle after signing a contract extension with the Seahawks, marking his third season with the team.
White joins a receiving corps undergoing significant changes, including the departure of Tyler Lockett and a trade that sent DK Metcalf to the Steelers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba now leads the receiving group, which also features John Rhys Plumlee, a former Steelers undrafted free agent and quarterback prospect.
Originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020, White was waived during the offseason. He briefly joined the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos but eventually landed on the Steelers practice squad in September of 2020.
White spent three years with Pittsburgh, making his NFL debut in 2021 with two receptions for 17 yards in a 24-10 loss. After two more seasons, he was released due to a hamstring injury.
While White’s primary role in the NFL has been as a special teams gunner, he stepped up in 2024 when Metcalf was injured. In a game against the Los Angeles Rams, White had two catches for 44 yards and blocked a punt in a 26-20 overtime defeat.
Given the Seahawks’ currently thin receiving unit, White could be in line for more playing time and may become a key contributor in the upcoming season.
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