The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Steelers have signed Tate to the 53-man roster, the team announced today.

Diehards Line: With the team already conceding a hyperextended knee will almost certainly sideline Le'Veon Bell this weekend, Tate joins a backfield with Dri Archer and Josh Harris as the top two threats in Bell's absence. ... We'll continue to watch for more on Tate's expected role as the week progresses.