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The Steelers are 2-0 so far in the preseason. Even though they have been winning they still have been struggling at a few positions. Three big ones that stand out are Left Guard, Inside Linebacker, and Outside Linebacker depth.
Left Guard is the biggest need for the team right now. Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green have not been living up to their expectations. We do have John LeGlue who has been a good player when needed, but he isn’t a proven starter.
Myles Jack is looking to be one of the star free agent finds for former GM Kevin Cobert. But behind him the others are not living up to the standard. Rookie LB Mark Robinson is showing flashes, but he is still learning the position since this is his second season as Linebacker.
The depth at Outside Lineback has improved from the Seahawks game, but there is still work that needs to be done either in practice with James Vaughters and Ron’Dell Carter. Or is it time to turn to the free agent pool to see if we can bring a proven player in.
Let’s get into the free agents.
Offensive Tackles
Offensive Guards
Outside Linebackers
Inside Linebackers
The NFL roster cuts have started to happen. They have already down the first round of cuts last week, and now we’re in the second round.
I will be updating this Tracker each day, till the end of the finally round of cuts are done.
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Finally, after six long months of no Steelers football. We have a game tonight against the Seahawks! It’s interesting both teams are looking to see who their starting Quarterback will for this season.
I know everyone will be watching the Steelers Quarterbacks the most tonight, but this Receiver group is something special. Rookie wide receiver George Pickens is ready to show why he is the best receiver to be drafted this year. Another rookie receiver that is ready to ball out is Calvin Austin, his speed is something special. During training camp so far, he’s been showcasing his speed multiple times that he can take a short pass to the house with just a move or two.
Another wide receiver that is looking to show he can still be an important part of this offense, is veteran Anthony Miller. Miller has been balling out this training camp. He is showing that he still has a connection with starting QB Mitch Trubisky.
Let’s get into the players to watch. These players are showing so far in training camp that they belong to be on an NFL roster this season. And some are ready to make the jump their second season.
Offense
Defense
Bears sign OL Michael Schofield
Bengals sign 3 players: DT Domenique Davis, DE Raymond Johnson, and LB Tegray Scales
Bills sign G Jordan Simmons
Chiefs signed OT David Steinmetz and OT Evin Ksiezarczyk
Chiefs place WR Justyn Ross on season-ending IR
Falcons placed DT Eddie Goldman on the retired list
Giants tried out TE Eric Ebron and OL Kendall Lamm
Packers worked out 6 players: QB Nate Stanley, WR Jonathan Adams, WR Osirus Mitchell, WR Ryan Wisniewski, C Ty Clary and G Denzel Okafor
Packers signing S Dallin Leavitt
Packers extend contracts for HC Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst and VP Russ Ball
Panthers hosting DT Danny Shelton for a try out
Panthers signing 3rd round QB Matt Corral
Patriots activating LB Raekwon McMillan from the PUP list
Patriots worked out 5 players: WR Derrick Dillon, WR Terry Goodwin, WR Andrew Jamiel, TE La’Michael Pettway and TE Cinque Sweeting
Raiders re-signed G Jordan Meredith
Raiders OL Denzell Good has retired
Ravens working out RBs Wayne Gallman and Corey Clement
Ravens restructure CB Marlon Humphrey’s contract
Steelers release RB Trey Edmunds
Texans work out 4 RBs: Artavis Pierce, Austin Walters, Max Borghi and Cyrus Habibi-Likio
Vikings place 2 on PUP list: WR Blake Proehl and LB Ryan Connelly
Vikings sign TE Shaun Beyer
I was looking at the Browns roster yesterday; I started thinking they have a lot of players that could be on the bubble to make the roster this season.
Some of these players before free agency and the draft I thought were at least going to be backups on the roster or practice squad players. But now it’s not so clear.
Let’s get into their bubble players.
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Corey Bojorquez, P Cap Savings: $250,000
With training camp starting in three weeks, I thought I would do a projected 53-Man Roster. I also included projected Practice Squad.
It was tough to make some of the cuts, but it just a part of the business.
There is a not so surprising trade included.
Let’s get into it.
Offense (25)
Quarterbacks (3)
Running Backs (5)
Wide Receivers (6)
Tight Ends (3)
Offensive Line (8)
Defense (25)
Defensive Line (7)
Linebackers (8)
Cornerbacks (5)
Safeties (5)
Special Teams (3)
Practice Squad (16)
Mason Rudolph Trade
Steelers Receive
Falcons Receive
The Steelers have forty-two free agents whose contracts will expire following 2022 season. It’s a good thing that the Steelers will have a projected $79-$105M in cap space.
Some of the free agents are key players like Chris Boswell, Diontae Johnson, and Chris Wormley.
Looking at some of the free agents the steelers should get a few compensatory draft picks for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Let’s get into the free agents.
Unrestricted Free Agents (23)
Restricted Free Agents (8)
Exclusive Rights Free Agents (11)
The Browns have made a few new hires to their Football Operations staff. They did need to replace Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who left to become the Vikings General Manager earlier this year.
One of the new hires is former Eagles VP of Football Operations Catherine Raiche. Raiche is someone who could be on a short list to become General Manager in the next few years.
Here’s the complete list of new hires.