Steelers to sign ex-Texans DB King, sources say

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  • Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 09:40 AM ET

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    • Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.

PITTSBURGH -- A day after he was released by the Houston Texans, cornerback Desmond King has found a new home with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers intend to sign the former All-Pro defensive back to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.

King, 28, earned an All-Pro nod as a punt returner and defensive back in 2018 with the Los Angeles Chargers.

In two seasons with the Texans, King grabbed five interceptions. He was primarily a slot corner before moving outside in Houston.

The Steelers kept Chandon Sullivan and Elijah Riley, who were competing to replace Arthur Maulet at slot, on their initial 53-man roster.

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