Aug 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster on Tuesday ahead of the NFL’s deadline, making a series of cuts, waived/injured moves, and veteran terminations to reach the limit. The team notably kept four quarterbacks on the roster, including rookie Will Howard, despite his recovery from a finger injury. Additionally, one defensive back was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Steelers Final 53-Man Roster
Offense
Quarterback (4)
Fullback (1)
Running Back (3)
Wide Receiver (5)
Aaron Rodgers
Connor Heyward
Jaylen Warren
DK Metcalf
Mason Rudolph
Kenneth Gainwell
Ben Skowronek
Skylar Thompson
Kaleb Johnson (rookie)
Roman Wilson
Will Howard
Calvin Austin III
Scotty Miller
Tight End (3)
Offensive Tackle (3)
Offensive Guard (4)
Center (2)
Jonnu Smith
Broderick Jones
Isaac Seumalo
Zach Frazier
Pat Freiermuth
Troy Fautanu
Mason McCormick
Ryan McCollum
Darnell Washington
Calvin Anderson
Andrus Peat
Spencer Anderson
Defense
Defensive Line (8)
Outside Linebacker (4)
Inside Linebacker (5)
Cornerback (5)
Cameron Heyward
T.J. Watt
Patrick Queen
Jalen Ramsey
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Alex Highsmith
Payton Wilson
Joey Porter Jr.
Daniel Ekuale
Nick Herbig
Cole Holcomb
Darius Slay Jr.
Keeanu Benton
Jack Sawyer (Rookie)
Malik Harrison
Brandin Echols
Yahya Black (Rookie)
Carson Bruener (Rookie)
Donte Kent
Esezi Otomewo
Derrick Harmon (Rookie)
Logan Lee
Safety (3)
DeShon Elliott
Miles Killebrew
Juan Thornhill
Special Team
Kicker (1)
Punter (1)
Long Snaper (1)
Chris Boswell
Corliss Waitman
Christian Kuntz
Players Cut/Waived By the Steelers
The Steelers reduced their roster by releasing six players, waiving/injuring two others, and terminating the contracts of five veterans. Cory Trice Jr. landed on injured reserve but is eligible to return.
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