Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback John Rhys Plumlee is back in the game, signing with the UFL's Houston Gamblers after being released by the Steelers last week. The dual-threat playmaker, known for his college days at UCF, now joins a Houston squad struggling at 2-4 following a tough loss to the Columbus Aviators—an offense orchestrated by former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley.

The Gamblers turn to Plumlee as they deal with quarterback injuries. Nolan Henderson, who was already filling in for starter Hunter Dekkers, went down, opening the door for Plumlee to step in. It's a familiar story for the versatile athlete, who signed with Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and has also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks.

Plumlee's journey highlights the resilience needed in pro football, and his move to the UFL gives him a shot to showcase his skills in a league known for second chances. For fans tracking former Steelers, this is one to watch as the Gamblers aim to turn their season around.

In other Steelers buzz, rookie quarterback Drew Allar is making waves with top-five jersey sales, while the team faces questions about their defensive depth and an unsettling trend with Broderick Jones. Meanwhile, former wideout Chase Claypool is mounting an NFL comeback with an NFC team, and Pittsburgh reportedly had high interest in drafting another Penn State star. Stay tuned—Behind the Steel Curtain has all the updates.