Germie Bernard Reunites With Washington Mentor as Steelers Bolster WR Group

Steelers second-round pick Germie Bernard will reunite with former Washington teammate and mentor Troy Fautanu in Pittsburgh, easing his NFL transition; he’ll also benefit from learning in a WR room featuring DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., and from familiarity with Washington alumni Carson Bruener. Bernard, who previously played at Michigan State and Alabama, felt at home during his pre-draft visit, and his addition is expected to help fit Mike McCarthy’s offense and lift Pittsburgh’s passing game.