Isaiah Buggs signs with San Antonio Brahmas after legal issues

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs is resuming his professional football career by signing with the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL after a year-long hiatus due to legal troubles. Buggs, initially drafted by the Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft, played three seasons in Pittsburgh before stints with the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, where he won a Super Bowl. His career was interrupted by animal cruelty and domestic violence charges, though the animal cruelty charges were recently dismissed and other charges were reduced to misdemeanors. Buggs' best NFL season came in 2022 with the Lions, but his release from the Chiefs followed additional off-field issues. Now 28, Buggs aims to use his time in the UFL to showcase his abilities and potentially return to the NFL. His signing comes as he seeks to move past legal challenges and reestablish himself in professional football.