Steelers WR's Wife Reveals What It's Really Like To Live In 'Team Housing'

You Won't Believe What They Feed Them [VIDEO]

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:03am

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John Rhys Plumlee's wife Lucy Moore uploaded a viral video showing the behind-the-scenes look at living in team housing provided by the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the free catered meals they receive daily such as steak, chicken parmesan, and even steak and lobster for dinner.

Why it matters

This provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives of NFL players who are not stars or starters, revealing the benefits and amenities that even practice squad and bubble players can access through their teams.

The details

As an undrafted free agent signed by the Steelers, John Rhys Plumlee and his wife Lucy are living in team-provided housing, which includes access to free catered meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals shown in the video include steak with potatoes and asparagus, chicken parmesan with pasta, and even steak and lobster for dinner. NFL teams generally provide these short-term housing and meal options for rookies and new signings, while players are responsible for finding their own long-term housing.

  • Plumlee signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
  • In 2025, Plumlee bounced on and off the Steelers' practice squad.
  • Earlier this year, the Steelers signed Plumlee to a reserve contract.

The players

John Rhys Plumlee

A wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers who previously played quarterback at Ole Miss and Central Florida during his college career.

Lucy Moore

The wife of Steelers wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee who uploaded a viral video showing the behind-the-scenes look at the team housing and catered meals provided to her husband.

Mike Tomlin

The former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers who is no longer with the team.

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What they’re saying

“Wow: Steelers standout WR John Rhys Plumlee's wife Lucy Moore shows a behind-the-scenes look at living in team housing that includes all meals during the offseason.”

— Dov Kleiman, NFL Reporter

The takeaway

This story provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives and benefits afforded to even the most marginal NFL players, highlighting the amenities and support systems in place to help develop and retain talent, even for those on the roster bubble.