The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Yahya Black to a four-year contract as rookie minicamps commence. Black, drafted as a fifth-round pick in 2025, had a solid college career, starting all 14 games in 2023 with 51 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. His 2024 season saw slight regression with 34 tackles and one sack over 13 games but still demonstrated his potential.

Steelers' defensive line coach Karl Dunbar expressed enthusiasm, stating Black brings physicality to the team’s defensive line, aligning with the team's strategy to cultivate youth for a more dominant front. Black's impressions of Pittsburgh highlight the city's beauty and the comparable toughness reminiscent of his Iowa days.