Steelers invite former Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan for tryout

The Pittsburgh Steelers held a tryout session for multiple free agents on Thursday, and one name stood out: former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan, who has also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team’s willingness to put additional quarterback talent through a private evaluation underscores how quickly NFL rosters can shift during the offseason, when depth charts are still being formed and coaching staffs look for upside outside the most visible pools.

According to the report, the Steelers hosted seven free agents for tryouts, with Henigan identified as the most notable of the group. Tryouts of this type are typically designed to give teams another live look at a player’s fundamentals, learning speed, and ability to operate in a new system, even when a prospect is not immediately expected to be a front-runner for a starting job.

Henigan’s background includes NFL experience with the Colts and Jaguars, which is relevant because the transition from preseason practice to real NFL game-week demands a specific kind of preparation. Teams often value that experience when they are evaluating a quarterback who can already function in NFL meetings and practice tempo, even if the player’s past opportunities were limited.

At the same time, a tryout is not a guarantee of a roster spot. For teams, it is part of a broader process that can include structured offseason work, scouting of other available players, and additional turns at evaluating quarterbacks through organized team settings. The Steelers’ move suggests they want to keep their quarterback room flexible, especially as the summer progresses and roster decisions tighten.

The Steelers have operated in a league-wide environment where competition for roster places has become constant, and quarterback depth can matter even after the offseason calendar moves forward. Bringing in multiple free agents for workouts also suggests Pittsburgh is keeping other positions under review, not only the quarterback spot, as the team tries to balance immediate needs with developmental potential.

What to watch next is whether Henigan or any of the other tryout participants earn a follow-up look. In the NFL, outcomes from tryouts often show up later as additions to practice squads, camp-invite situations, or expanded roles in preseason work, but the timing and specifics can vary widely from team to team.