3 winners (and 2 bitter losers) from Steelers' roster cutdowns
Still Curtain • • sports
Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster with some surprising decisions, including carrying four quarterbacks, seven defensive linemen, and only eight linebackers, signaling a new-look team aimed at a strong 2026 season.
- Undrafted rookie defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. made the team over more established players like Dean Lowry, showing the Steelers' confidence in his potential despite a quiet summer.
- Seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich also secured a roster spot despite limited standout performances, indicating the team values his potential contributions.
- General Manager Omar Khan executed two trades, sending Broderick Jones to the Cowboys and Kaleb Johnson to the Packers, gaining higher draft picks and improving the team's future assets.
- Quarterback Will Howard lost the backup quarterback battle, likely heading to injured reserve, while veteran safety DeShon Elliott will start the season on injured reserve, impacting the team's depth in key positions.
