Pittsburgh Steelers worked out five defensive backs Wednesday as they search for safety depth after Sebastian Castro moved to the Buccaneers. The UDFA group included Kendell Brooks, Jack Henderson, Maxen Hook, Glendon Miller and Mark Perry, each coming with distinct athletic profiles and college pedigrees. No signing was announced, but the workout signals Pittsburgh’s ongoing hunt for versatile depth and special-teams value behind their current safeties.

Brooks (Michigan State) and Henderson (Minnesota), Hook (Toledo), Miller (Maryland) and Perry bring a mix of speed, length and tackling instincts, with 40 times in the 4.44–4.55 range and notable college production. The session follows Castro’s departure to Tampa Bay, underscoring a targeted push to replenish playmaking options at safety without a clear immediate addition.

The Bears opened 53-man roster cuts, waiving Swayze Bozeman, Chris Glaser, Thomas Gordon, Mark Perry, Samori Toure and Jeremiah Walker, while placing corner Terell Smith on injured reserve after a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 against Buffalo.

Smith was a key depth piece behind Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Tyrique Stevenson, so Chicago will lean on rookies and depth pieces as cuts continue. The move tightens WR and TE depth behind a veteran core, with Samori Toure among the notable cut casualties and further adjustments looming as the deadline nears.

The Chicago Bears are shoring up their depleted secondary by lining up three defensive backs this week: safety Mark Perry and cornerbacks Mekhi Garner and Kaleb Hayes. Their signings come after a weekend preseason tilt with the Dolphins in which several Bears DBs left the game with injuries, and with Jaylon Johnson on the NFI list and Kyler Gordon and Zah Frazier dealing with health issues. The trio participated in a larger Monday tryout, underscoring Black-and-White’s intent to add depth for camp and early preseason rather than immediate long-term fixes. The moves signal Chicago’s plan to weather practice wear and ongoing camp injuries while depth players earn a chance to prove themselves.

Perry, Garner, and Hayes bring a mix of undrafted free-agent background and special-teams versatility. Perry, a 2024 UDFA from TCU who has bounced among practice squads; Garner, a 2023 UDFA who appeared in three games with Philadelphia and later spent time with the Renegades; Hayes, another 2023 UDFA with multiple NFL stops but no regular-season games yet—each adds potential depth and competition for snaps in a position group hit hard by injuries. With Johnson on NFI and the Bears cautious about training camp, these additions aim to stabilize the back end without disrupting player development as Chicago eyes a fuller health return in advance of deeper preseason work.

The New England Patriots made significant adjustments following the 2025 NFL Draft, trimming their roster to comply with the 90-man limit. Six players were released, including offensive lineman Jake Andrews, who had an injury-plagued tenure after being drafted in 2023. Defensive lineman Marcus Harris, who spent last season on the practice squad, and wide receiver JaQuae Jackson, who struggled with injuries after being signed from the Falcons, were also cut. Linebacker Titus Leo, safety Mark Perry, and tight end Giovanni Ricci rounded out the list of departures.

Andrews, despite being a fourth-round pick, faced setbacks with a torn meniscus. Harris's failed bid to secure a spot on the active roster leads to his release, while Jackson's initial promise could not overcome the challenges posed by injury. Each player's release reflects the Patriots' need to refine their roster strategy after the draft.