Category: Steelers

Steelers 2025 Free Agents

by James Layton

The Steelers offseason is now underway. So, it’s time to look at who the free agents are. This is going to be a big free agent class for them. They several key players that are free agents including QB Justin Fields, RB Najee Harris, RB Jaylen Warren, and CB Donte Jackson.

The Steelers projected Cap Space for the 2025 offseason so far is $52.353M.

Let’s get into the free agents.

Unrestricted Free Agents

  1. Russell Willson, QB
  2. Justin Fields, QB
  3. Kyle Allen, QB
  4. Najee Harris, RB
  5. Van Jefferson, WR
  6. Mike Williams, WR
  7. Ben Skowronek, WR
  8. Mycole Pruitt, TE
  9. Dan Moore Jr, OT
  10. Calvin Anderson, OT
  11. Nate Herbig, G
  12. James Daniels, G
  13. Max Scharping, G
  14. Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
  15. Tyler Matakevich, ILB
  16. Elandon Roberts, ILB
  17. Donte Jackson, CB
  18. Cameron Sutton, CB
  19. Damontae Kazee, S

Restricted Free Agents

  1. Jaylen Warren, RB

Exclusive-Rights Free Agents

  1. Ryan McCollum, C
  2. Jeremiah Moon, OLB

Steelers 2025 Reserve/Future Signings

by James Layton

The Steelers have started their offseason signings this week after another one and done playoff appearance. They have brought back a couple players that have spent time on their practice squad this season. Among them are RB Aaron Shampklin and OT Dylan Cook. They also signed LB Julius Welschoff.

Let’s get into their signings.

Offense

  • Skylar Thompson, QB
  • Aaron Shmapklin, RB
  • Evan Hull, RB
  • Brandon Johnson, WR
  • Lance McCutcheon, WR
  • Dylan Cook, OT
  • Steven Jones, G
  • Doug Nester, G

Defense

  • Dominique Davis, DT
  • Jacob Slade, DT
  • Eku Leota, OLB
  • Thomas Rush, LB
  • Devin Harper, ILB
  • Julius Welschoff, ILB
  • D’Shawn Jamison, CB
  • Kyler McMichael, CB
  • Joshua Bledsoe, S

Steelers Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Steelers have officially trimmed their roster to the initial 53-players. A few notable players they released are Rodney Williams, Dex Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Ward, John Rhys Plumlee, and Thomas Graham.

The Steelers also placed five players on the Reserve Lists.

Roster Cuts

  1. TJ Luther, WR
  2. Kyler McMichael, DB
  3. Kiondre Thomas, DB
  4. Kyahva Tezino, LB
  5. Devery Hamilton, OL
  6. Tyler Beach, OL
  7. Daijun Edwards, RB
  8. Jacob Copeland, WR
  9. Matthew Wright, K
  10. Anderson Hardy, OL
  11. Kyron Johnson, LB
  12. Luquay Washington, LB
  13. Jacoby Windmon, LB
  14. Marcus Haynes, LB
  15. Zyon Gilbert, DB
  16. Thomas Graham, DB
  17. Willington Previlon, DL
  18. Jacob Slade, DL
  19. Tykeem Fisher, OL
  20. Joey Fisher, OL
  21. John Rhys Plumlee, QB/KR
  22. Aaron Shampklin, RB
  23. Jack Colletto, FB
  24. Matt Sokol, TE
  25. Rodney Williams, TE
  26. Juray Jenkins, WR
  27. Duces Watts, WR
  28. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  29. Quez Watkins, WR
  30. La’Mical Perine, RB
  31. Jonathan Ward, RB

Placed on IR

  1. Julius Welchsof, OLB
  2. Ryan Watts, CB

Placed on IR Designated to Return

  1. Dylan Cook, OT
  2. Jeremiah Moon, OLB

Placed on the PUP List

  1. Cole Holcomb, LB

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 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

Steelers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Steelers have signed five players right after the seventh round ended. They have been busy the past couple of days, with inviting players to tryout during their Rookie Minicamp. And they also made a couple of more signings today.

Something interesting they are doing this year is hosting free agent CB Anthony Averett for a tryout during their Rookie Minicamp.

Let’s get into the moves.

Undrafted Free Agent Signings

  1. John Rhys Plumlee, QB Central Florida
  2. Daijun Edwards, RB Georgia
  3. Julius Welschof, OLB Charlotte
  4. Jacoby Windham, OLB Michigan State
  5. Beanie Bishop, CB West Virginia
  6. Darion McKenzie, CB Merrimack

Rookie Minicamp Tryouts

  1. Trey Brown, C Jacksonville State
  2. Johnny Hudson, DL Fresno State
  3. Bryce Sheppert, DB Kent State
  4. Jett Stanley, DT Sacramento State
  5. Xavier Wade, WR Ferris State

Steelers 2024 Draft Class

by James Layton

The Steelers 2024 draft class is in the books. They came away with so much talent. Even though they haven’t even played a down for the black n’ gold they are going to be game changers.

Omar Khan and Andy Wiedl have definitely become the draft duo we have needed to compete in the AFC North and to make a run for our seventh ring.

This draft class is reminding me of old school smash mouth Steelers football. Every Championship team we had was built in the trenches.

Let’s get into the draft class.

Draft Picks

Round 1
Pick 20: Troy Fautanu, OT Washington

Round 2
Pick 51: Zach Frazier, C West Virginia

Round 3
Pick 84: Roman Wilson, WR Michigan
Pick 98: Payton Wilson, LB NC State

Round 4
Pick 119: Mason McCormick, G South Dakota State

Round 6
Pick 178: Logan Lee, DT Iowa
Pick 195: Ryan Watts, CB Texas

Undrafted Free Agents

  • Beanie Bishop, CB West Virginia
  • Julius Welschof, OLB Charlotte
  • Jacoby Windmon, LB Michigan State
  • Daijun Edwards, RB Georgia
  • John Rhys Plumlee, QB Central Florida