Month: July 2024

Steelers 53 Man Roster Locks

by Barb Layton

I love training camp. It is interesting to see who are locks on the team. This year it is a little different. Our Quarterbacks room is completely new. We still would like to have one more starting wide receiver as a number 2.

I have a list of 46 on the roster as of now. So, let’s get to my list.

  1. Russell Wilson
  2. Justin Fields
  3. Kyle Allen
  4. Najee Harris
  5. Jaylon Warren
  6. Cordarrelle Patterson
  7. George Pickens
  8. Calvin Austin
  9. Roman Wilson
  10. Van Jefferson
  11. Pat Freiermuth
  12. Connor Heyward
  13. Darnell Washington
  14. Troy Fautanu
  15. James Daniels
  16. Zach Frazier
  17. Nate Herbig
  18. Mason McCormick
  19. Dan Moore
  20. Isaac Seumalo
  21. Spencer Anderson
  22. Cam Heyward
  23. Keeanu Benton
  24. DeMarvin Leal
  25. Larry Ogunjobi
  26. Montravius Adam
  27. TJ Watt
  28. Alex Highsmith
  29. Nick Herbig
  30. Jeremiah Moon
  31. Patrick Queen
  32. Elandon Roberts
  33. Payton Wilson
  34. Cole Holcomb
  35. Tyler Matakevich
  36. Deshon Elliott
  37. Minkah Fitzpatrick
  38. Donte Jackson
  39. Damontae Kazee
  40. Joey Porter, Jr.
  41. Miles Killebrew
  42. Darius Rush
  43. Cory Trice
  44. Chris Boswell
  45. Cameron Johnston
  46. Christian Kuntz

Locks To Make the Steelers 53-Man Roster

by James Layton

Steelers Training Camp is well underway. So far, they have stayed pretty healthy through the first 5 days of camp. The worst injury has been rookie WR Roman Wilson who is week to week with an Ankle injury.

With the first week of camp almost in the books. I was looking to see who I think are locks to make the 53-Man Roster. I came up with forty-six players who should be locked in.

Let’s get to it.

  1. Russell Wilson, QB
  2. Justin Fields, QB
  3. Kyle Allen, QB
  4. Najee Harris, RB
  5. Jaylen Warren, RB
  6. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB
  7. George Pickens, WR
  8. Calvin Austin III, WR
  9. Roman Wilson, WR
  10. Roman Wilson, WR
  11. Pat Freiermuth, TE
  12. Connor Heyward, TE
  13. Darnell Washington, TE
  14. Dan Moore Jr, OT
  15. Broderick Jones, OT
  16. Troy Fautanu, OT
  17. Zach Frazier, C
  18. Isaac Seumalo, G
  19. James Daniels, G
  20. Mason McCormick, G
  21. Nate Herbig, G
  22. Keeanu Benton, NT
  23. Cam Heyward, DT
  24. Montravius Adams, NT
  25. Dean Lowery, DT
  26. Larry Ogunjobi, DT
  27. Demarvin Leal, DE
  28. Patrick Queen, ILB
  29. TJ Watt, OLB
  30. Alex Highsmith, OLB
  31. Elandon Roberts, ILB
  32. Peyton Wilson, ILB
  33. Nick Herbig, OLB
  34. Cole Holcomb, ILB
  35. Jeremiah Moon, OLB
  36. Tyler Matakevich, ILB
  37. Joey Porter Jr, CB
  38. Donte Jackson, CB
  39. Darius Rush, CB
  40. Damontae Kazee, S
  41. Minkah Fitzpatrick, S
  42. Deshon Elliott, S
  43. Miles Killebrew, S
  44. Chris Boswell, K
  45. Cameron Johnston, P
  46. Christian Kuntz, LS

Steelers Roster Bubble Players

By James Layton

The Steelers are starting Training Camp two days. So, I was thinking who could be on the bubble this training camp. Some of these players have only played for them since being drafted, and made plays for the team. And contributed to wins.

Let’s get into the bubble.

Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
Cap Savings: $985,000
Dead Money: $0

Rodney Williams, TE
Cap Savings: $915,000
Dead Money: $0

Joey Fisher, OT
Cap Savings: $795,000
Dead Money: $0

Ryan McCollum, C
Cap Savings: $915,000
Dead Money: $0

Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
Cap Savings: $1,055,000
Dead Money: $80,072

Breiden Fehoko, NT
Cap Savings: $1,055,000
Dead Money: $0

Mark Robinson, ILB
Cap Savings: $956,911
Dead Money: $56,178

David Perales, OLB
Cap Savings: 795,000
Dead Money: $0

Kyron Johnson, ILB
Cap Savings: $985,000
Dead Money: $0

Darius Rush, CB
Cap Savings: $915,000
Dead Money: $0

Cory Trice, CB
Cap Savings: $752,782
Dead Money: $63,327

Nate Meadors, S
Cap Savings: 915,000
Dead Money: $0

Steelers 53 Man Roster Projection: Pre-training Camp

by Barb Layton

It is July again. NFL Football is about to kick off with training camp. This is the beginning of the best time of year. I can hardly wait.

The Steelers training camp begins on July 25th. It will be very different having the practices in the majority mornings. There will still be Friday night lights on the 2nd of August.

I am posting my pre-training camp 53-man roster. I still believe there could be a trade for a wide receiver and I believe there could be a free agent signing. So, let’s get going.

Offense:25

Quarterbacks:
Russell Wilson
Justin Fields
Kyle Allen

Running Backs
Najee Harris
Jalen Warren
Cordarrelle Patterson

Wide Receivers
George Pickens
Van Jefferson
Trade
Calvin Austin
Roman Wilson
Quez Watkins

Tight Ends
Pat Freiermuth
Darnell Washington
Connor Heyward
MyCole Pruitt

Offensive Line
Dan Moore
Broderick Jones
Troy Fautanu
Isaac Seumalo
James Daniels
Nate Herbig
Zach Frazier
Spencer Anderson
Mason McCormick

Defense:

Defensive Line
Cam Heyward
Larry Ogunjobi
Keanu Benton
Isaiah Loudermilk
DeMarvin Leal
Montravius Adams
Dean Lowry

Linebackers
TJ Watt
Alex Highsmith
Nick Herbig
Jeremiah Moon
Patrick Queen
Elandon Roberts
Payton Wilson
Mark Robinson

Cornerbacks
Joey Porter, JR
Donte Jackson
Josiah Scott
Darius Rush
Ryan Watts
Cory Trice

Safeties
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Deshon Elliott
Damontae Kazee
Miles Killebrew

Specialists
Kicker: Chris Boswell
Long Snapper: Christian Kuntz
Punter: Cameron Johnston

PUP List
Cole Holcomb, ILB

Suspended List
Cam Sutton, CB

Practice Squad:
La’Mycal Perine, RB
Deijuan Edwards, RB
Jack Colletto, FB
Scotty Miller, WR
Rodney Williams, TE
Dylan Cook, OT
Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
Joey Fisher, OL
Logan Lee, DL
Breiden Fehoko, DL
Beanie Bishop, CB
David Pereles, LB
Kyron Johnson, LB
Grayland Arnold, CB
Anthony Averette, CB
Julius Welschof, LB

Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: Pre-Training Camp

by James Layton

It’s that time of the year again. Training Camp is about to kick in to full swing. Then it’s go time for Football to officially be back with the start of the pre-season.

The Steelers are scheduled to start training camp in ten days on July 25th. This year is going to be different since most of the practices are to take place in the morning, instead of the afternoon. They only have five days where practice is scheduled for an afternoon or evening.

This is my first projection for the 53-Man Roster or the season. I’ll be posting a second one after the first week of training camp.

Let’s get into it.

Offense (25)

Quarterback (3)

  • Russell Wilson
  • Justin Fields
  • Kyle Allen

Running Backs (4)

  • Najee Harris
  • Jaylen Warren
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
  • Jack Colletto, FB

Wide Receivers (5)

  • George Pickens
  • Roman Wilson
  • Calvin Austin III
  • Van Jefferson
  • Scotty Miller

Tight Ends (4)

  • Pat Freiermuth
  • Darnell Washington
  • Mycole Pruitt
  • Connor Heyward

Offensive Linemen (9)

  • Dan Moore Jr, OT
  • Broderick Jones, OT
  • Troy Fautanu, OT
  • Dylan Cook, OT
  • Isaac Seumalo, G
  • James Daniels, G
  • Nate Herbig, G
  • Mason McCormick, G/C
  • Zach Frazier, C

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (6)

  • Keeanu Benton, NT
  • Cam Heyward, DT
  • Larry Ogunjobi, DT
  • Dean Lowry, DT
  • DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT

Linebackers (9)

  • TJ Watt, OLB
  • Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • Nick Herbig, OLB
  • Jeremiah Moon, OLB
  • Patrick Queen, ILB
  • Elandon Roberts, ILB
  • Payton Wilson, ILB
  • Mark Robinson, ILB
  • Kyron Johnson, ILB

Cornerbacks (5)

  • Joey Porter Jr
  • Donte Jackson
  • Josiah Scott
  • Darius Rush
  • Anthony Averett

Safeties (5)

  • Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • Deshon Elliott
  • Damontae Kazee
  • Miles Killebrew
  • Ryan Watts, S/CB

Special Teams (3)

  • Chris Boswell, K
  • Cameron Johnston, P
  • Christian Kuntz, LS

PUP List

  • Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • Cory Trice, CB

Suspended List

  • Cam Sutton, CB 8-Games

Practice Squad (17)

  1. John Rhys Plumlee, QB/WR
  2. Daijun Edwards, RB
  3. Jonathan Word, RB
  4. Jacob Copeland, WR
  5. Quez Watkins, WR
  6. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  7. Rodney Williams, TE
  8. Spencer Anderson, C/G
  9. Tyler Beach, OT
  10. Logan Lee, DT
  11. Jonathan Marshall, DT
  12. Tyler Murray, ILB
  13. David Perales, OLB
  14. Julius Welschof, OLB (International player)
  15. Beanie Bishop, CB
  16. Thomas Graham Jr, CB
  17. Jalen Elliott, S