After the Pittsburgh Steelers finished their preseason with a win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, it's now time to look ahead to the final 53-man roster. Teams must have their rosters down to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon, so cuts have already begun on Monday. Below, you will find updates on the latest cuts in Pittsburgh:
Justin Layne, Cornerback
The #Steelers have released CB Justin Layne, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2022
Anthony McFarland Jr., Running Back
#Steelers releasing RB Anthony McFarland Jr., per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 30, 2022
Steelers.com has now officially announced the release of the following players:
On the defensive side of the ball the team released defensive backs Elijah Riley, Chris Steele, and Linden Stephens; linebackers Ron'Dell Carter, Buddy Johnson, Hamilcar Rashed, Delontae Scott, and James Vaughters; and defensive linemen Carlos Davis, Khalil Davis, Donovan Jeter, and Henry Mondeaux.
On offense, the team released offensive linemen William Dunkle, Adrian Ealy, Chaz Green, John Leglue, and Ryan McCollum, running back Max Borghi; tight ends Kevin Rader and Jace Sternberger; and receivers Tyler Snead, Tyler Vaughns and Cody White.
The team also acquired linebacker Malik Reed via trade. Read MORE HERE
Carlins Platel, Cornerback was waived/injured
Successful surgery 🙏🏽 be back soon
— Carlins Platel (@CarlinsPlatel) August 29, 2022
Carlos Davis and Khalil Davis, Defensive Linemen
The #Steelers are cutting twins:
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 30, 2022
Both DL Carlos Davis and Khalil Davis are gone, per source.
Ryan McCollum, Offensive Line
#Steelers are releasing C Ryan McCollum, per source. Candidate for practice squad. Was claimed a few weeks back off Detroit.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 30, 2022
Henry Mondeaux, Defensive Lineman
Steelers cutting Henry Mondeaux, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 30, 2022
Adrian Ealy, Offensive Lineman
Pittsburgh Steelers waived Adrian Ealy,. per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 30, 2022
Ron'Dell Carter, Outside Linebacker
Steelers cut pass rusher Ron'Dell Carter, per a league source @PFN365
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 29, 2022
Jace Sternberger, Tight End
The #Steelers cut TE Jace Sternberger, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2022
Linden Stephens, Cornerback
Pittsburgh Steelers are cutting Linden Stephens, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 29, 2022
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John Leglue, Offensive Lineman
Steelers have cut OL John Leglue, per league source.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) August 30, 2022
No surprises so far. Sternberger, a very talented TE, failed to elevate himself ahead of Kevin Rader and Connor Heyward for the third tight end spot. Carter wasn't all that impressive in his short stint with the team. The same can be said for Stephens, as all three of these guys were expected as obvious cuts
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