Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry signs with division rival Cincinnati Bengals

FILE – Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry watches during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Gentry signed a one-year deal to remain with the Steelers on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Sep 5, 2023 / 09:24 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 5, 2023 / 09:59 PM EDT

CINCINNATI, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry to the team’s practice squad.

Gentry was originally selected by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan.

In four seasons in Pittsburgh, Gentry played in 40 games with 26 starts for the Steelers. During his NFL career, the fifth-year player piled up 39 career receptions for 303 yards.

The Bengals will open the 2023 regular season in Cleveland on Sunday at 1 p.m.