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Steelers Waive Roberts and Harrison Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline
sports2 hours ago

Steelers Waive Roberts and Harrison Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline

The Steelers released veteran inside linebackers Elandon Roberts and Malik Harrison shortly before the 53-man roster deadline. Roberts, who joined on Aug. 12, had played heavy preseason snaps, while Harrison was due $4.75 million and had limited defensive involvement. The move may allow Roberts to return later since vested veterans don’t have to clear waivers, and it frees additional cap space heading into Sunday’s roster submission deadline at 6 p.m.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#elandon-roberts#malik-harrison#nfl
sports4 hours ago

Steelers Begin 53-Man Cutdown With Jones Trade, Early Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 53-man roster cutdown ahead of the season opener vs. Atlanta, releasing 11 players in the first wave and trading OT Broderick Jones to the Cowboys for 2027 picks; Aug. 30 moves added DL Dean Lowry and ILB Elandon Roberts as part of ongoing reshuffling, with a larger list of depth players (Bell, Crippen, Guilbeau, Hill, Lynum, Porter, Powell, Winstead, Tecza, Davis, Wentz) noted as candidates for the practice squad or further cuts, leaving the team at 75 players with 22 cuts/moves remaining.

via Steelers Depot|
#cutdown#nfl#roster
Steelers Trim Roster by Waiving Wentz and Davis Ahead of Cutdown
sports13 hours ago

Steelers Trim Roster by Waiving Wentz and Davis Ahead of Cutdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived wide receiver Levi Wentz and linebacker Jamin Davis as they continue to pare their roster toward the Aug. 30 53-man deadline, bringing their cuts to 12 and 13 players respectively after a preseason loss to the Bills. Wentz showed flashes but faced stiff WR competition, while Davis, a later signing, couldn't carve out a spot in the inside linebacker group. The Steelers may consider bringing Davis back to the practice squad if Holcomb isn’t retained, and with the Broderick Jones trade they still have about 24 moves left to finalize the 53-man roster.

via Sports Illustrated|
#53-man-roster#levi-wentz#nfl
Steelers trim 11 as 53-man roster deadline looms
sports1 day ago

Steelers trim 11 as 53-man roster deadline looms

The Pittsburgh Steelers released 11 players in the first round of cuts ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, including Jaheim Bell, Greg Crippen, Jaylon Guilbeau, Jack Henderson, Brandon Hill, Jakobie Keeney-James, Tamon Lynum, Daryl Porter, Cornell Powell, Alex Tecza and Isaiah Winstead. The 53-man limit must be reached by 4 p.m. Sunday, and Pittsburgh will open the season Sept. 13 at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

via WTAE|
#53-man-roster#nfl#roster-cuts
Steelers' 53-man roster forecast flags four-QB plan and potential surprise cuts
sports1 day ago

Steelers' 53-man roster forecast flags four-QB plan and potential surprise cuts

Ray Fittipaldo projects the Steelers’ final 53-man roster with four quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar), a 25-man offense and 25-man defense, nine offensive linemen, and notes on possible surprise cuts and IR moves (potentially moving Howard to IR if he’s concussed) while keeping an eye on the practice squad.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#nfl#practice-squad#quarterbacks
Steelers lean on young talent as preseason ends, shaping the 2026 roster
sports2 days ago

Steelers lean on young talent as preseason ends, shaping the 2026 roster

As the preseason wraps, the Steelers prepare to trim from 90 to 53 and then build a 53-man roster plus 17 on the practice squad, emphasizing health and giving key reps to promising youngsters like Germie Bernard, Max Iheanachor, Eli Heidenreich, and Kaden Wetjen alongside a veteran core (Rodgers, Metcalf, Pittman Jr., Ramsey, Watt, Freiermuth, Washington, Heyward, etc.). Early scores from the Bills game and camp observations highlighted potential impact players beyond depth, especially on offense with a strong, yet-to-be-polished line. The team aims to maximize special teams and drive consistency on offense to set up a competitive 2026 season, with decisions looming in the next 72 hours.

via Steelers.com|
#nfl#preseason#roster-cuts
From Risers to Rookies: Steelers' 53-man race after Bills finale
sports2 days ago

From Risers to Rookies: Steelers' 53-man race after Bills finale

The Steelers fell 28-27 to the Bills in their final preseason game, with Will Howard directing two short TD drives and rookie returner Kaden Wetjen breaking out with a 45-yard punt-return TD. Germie Bernard flashed as a potential No. 3 receiver, Lew Nichols and Eli Heidenreich provided solid depth at running back, and rookie safety Robert Spears-Jennings flashed on defense and special teams. On the downside, Max Iheanachor struggled with a sack/holding penalty, Gennings Dunker showed pass-protection issues, and Carson Bruener allowed a key 18-yard completion that could impact roster decisions. All teams must trim to 53 by Sunday before the regular-season opener vs. the Falcons on Sept. 13.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#bills#nfl#preseason
sports2 days ago

Steelers Do-or-Die Night: Final Preseason Spotlight on 53-Man Push

Tonight's Steelers preseason finale is do-or-die for players chasing 53-man spots, including Ryan McCollum on the offensive line; Eli Heidenreich and Kaleb Johnson at running back depth; Max Hurleman vs. Kaden Wetjen in the return game; linebackers Cole Holcomb and Malik Harrison in the mix after the Roberts addition; Spears-Jennings vs. Jenkins for a spot on special teams/defense; and Will Howard competing with Mason Rudolph for a QB role, all while teams weigh four-quarterback depth and special-teams impact.

via Steelers Depot|
#nfl#preseason#roster
sports3 days ago

Steelers Aim to Shine in Bills Preseason Finale: Five Players to Watch

The Steelers head to Buffalo for the preseason finale to audition depth players and rookies—Max Iheanachor, Esezi Otomewo, Max Hurleman, Kaden Wetjen, Doneiko Slaughter, and Lew Nichols—while Will Howard and Drew Allar again direct the offense, as Pittsburgh looks to solidify its roster spots and evaluate special-teams contributions ahead of cut-down day.

via Steelers Depot|
#buffalo-bills#nfl-preseason#rookies
sports4 days ago

Steelers’ Bold 4-QB Path Fits Into a Major 2026 Roster Shuffle

Bryan’s third 2026 Steelers 53-man roster projection, issued after the second preseason game and ahead of the finale in Buffalo, sticks with a four-quarterback depth chart (Rodgers, Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar), a three-backfield, and a 24-man defense led by Heyward, Benton, and Watt. The piece preserves most core roles (six WRs, four TEs/FBs, nine OL) and leans on special teams and rookies like Spears‑Jennings for depth, while noting ongoing questions about Kaleb Wilson and the timing of Porter Jr.’s return from PUP/active status.”,

via Steelers Depot|
#53-man-roster#nfl#preseason