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The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the process of getting their roster from the 90-man offseason roster, to the 53-man regular season roster. This can be a time-consuming process, usually filled with tough decisions. Nonetheless, the team has until 4 p.m. ET Saturday, September 2nd to have their roster at the 53-man limit.
The team has already started making moves, and you can keep track of those moves right here, as well as in our Roster Cut Tracker HERE. Check back often for updates on who is out, and therefore who is in, as the team prepares for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1.
Here we go...
- Steelers expected to let Fitzgerald Toussaint go
The Steelers releasing RB Fitz Toussaint, per source. Spent two years with Steelers and team likes his... https://t.co/iCJXys1jIz
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 1, 2017
- Steelers cut ties with Knile Davis
Can confirm RB Knile Davis expected to be released -- likely not submitted until Saturday. @RapSheet 1st
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 1, 2017
- Steeled plan on releasing former Pitt standout Matt Galambos, but plan to sign him to the practice squad.
Former Pitt ILB Matt Galambos is getting released & the team will try to sign him back to the practice squad, per source close to situation.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) September 1, 2017
- Steelers release S Jacob Hagen, hope to retain him on the practice squad.
Steelers have released safety Jacob Hagen, who could be back on the practice squad for another year if he clears waivers.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 1, 2017
- Add reserve center Ruben Carter to the list of players cut.
Here's a list of Steelers cuts thus far:
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
*RB Fitz Toussaint
*RB Knile Davis
*S Jacob Hagen
*C Ruben Carter... https://t.co/RSMefVNTUU
- A shock to no one who paid attention, the Steelers are going to cut ties with WR Cobi Hamilton.
Steelers have released WR Cobi Hamilton, per source. Started in last year's AFC title game, got caught in... https://t.co/UgjgoXhcpT
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
- Another player waived by the Steelers.
Steelers waived Keavon Milton
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2017
- TE Jake McGee is an attractive practice squad candidate, but will be released by the Steelers
Steelers have released TE Jake McGee, per source. Former Florida Gator an intriguing practice squad option.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
- Jake Rogers the latest to go.
Steelers release OL Jake Rodgers, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
- Some bigger names being released now. Demarcus Ayers, Dashaun Phillips and JaCorey Shepherd all reportedly being let go.
Steelers have released WR Demarcus Ayers, per source. Potential practice squad return or punt returner off waivers.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
Steelers have released CBs Dashaun Phillips (recently acquired via trade) and JaCorey Shepherd, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017
- The Steelers DLine will be interesting with Johnny Maxey reportedly being released.
Steelers have released DL Johnny Maxey, per source. Team might be going with 5 DLs, depending what happens with Dan McCullers
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2017