Category: Steelers

Steelers Official Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Steelers announced their official roster cuts yesterday to get to the 53-man roster limit. There were a few surprise cuts like TE Zach Gentry, NT Breiden Fehoko, and rookie OLB David Perales.

Let’s get into the complete list.

  1. Madre Harper, CB
  2. Kuony Deng, OLB
  3. Forrest Rhyne, LB
  4. Nevelle Clark, CB
  5. James Nyamawaya, DL
  6. B.T. Potter, K
  7. Rex Sunahara, LS
  8. Dan Chisnea, WR
  9. Tanner Muse, LB
  10. Le’Raven Clark, OT
  11. William Dunkle, G
  12. Jalen Elliott, S
  13. Darius Hagans, RB
  14. Lavert Hill, CB
  15. Manny Jones, DE
  16. Tanner Morgan, QB
  17. Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  18. Zach Gentry, TE
  19. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  20. Tre Norwood, S
  21. Kenny Robinson, S
  22. Luq Barcoo, CB
  23. Greg Bell, RB
  24. Jordan Byrd, WR
  25. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  26. Nick Kwiatkaski, LB
  27. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  28. Ryan McCollum, OL
  29. David Perales, OLB
  30. Quincy Roche, OLB
  31. Trenton Thompson, S
  32. Xazavian Valladay, RB
  33. Chirs Wilcox, CB
  34. Rodney Williams, TE

Steelers Roster Cuts

by James Layton

The Steelers have begun their roster cuts to get the 53-man roster limit. They have to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Let’s get into the cuts.

  1. Madre Harper, CB
  2. Kuony Deng, LB
  3. Forrest Rhyne, LB
  4. Nevelle Clark, CB
  5. James Nyamawaya, DL
  6. B.T. Potter, K
  7. Rex Sunahara, LS
  8. Dan Chisena, WR
  9. Tanner Muse, LB
  10. Le’Raven Clark, OT
  11. William Dunkle, G
  12. Jalen Elliott, S
  13. Darius Hagans, RB
  14. Lavert Hill, CB
  15. Manny Jones, DL
  16. Tanner Morgan, QB
  17. Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  18. Kenny Robinson, S

Preseason Week 3: Steelers @ Falcons Players to Watch

by James Layton

The Steelers entering the game at 2-0. The starting offense is on fire, starting each game with a fast start to the endzone. If they can keep it going it’s going to be a shock for the other 31 teams around the league.

This is a big game for players still trying to make the roster, and roster battles at several positions. One of the top battles going into this game is 2nd string nose tackle, will Montravius Adams win out or does newly signed Breiden Fehoko win out.

This is a big game UDFA OLB David Perales. Perales has been a surprise this training camp and preseason. He’s been showing sparks as to why he has a chance to make this roster.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 33 Xazavien Valladay, RB
  • 38 Greg Bell, RB
  • 13 Myles Boykin, WR
  • 81 Zach Gentry, TE
  • 87 Rodney Williams, TE
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C
  • 68 William Dunkle, G
    • 67 Le’Raven Clark, OT

Defense

  • 57 Montravius Adams, NT
  • 91 Jonathan Marshall, DT
  • 66 James Nyamwaya, DT
  • 40 David Perales, OLB
  • 48 Quincy Roche, OLB
  • 44 Tanner Morgan, ILB
  • 53 Nick Kwiatkoski, ILB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, SS
    • 42 James Pierre, CB
  • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB

Steelers Winners & Losers: Pre-Season Week 2 vs. Bills

by James Layton

The steelers were dominant for most of the game winning 27-15. The offense came out hungry to pick up where they left off last week. A few obvious winners are Joey Porter Jr, Nick Herbig, Kenny Pickett, Jaylon Warren, and Pat Freiermuth. But they are several more that had a good game.

Let’s get into it.

Winners

  • Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • Xazavian Valladay, RB
  • Connor Heyward, TE
  • Calvin Austin III, WR
  • David Perales, OLB
  • Mark Robinson, ILB
  • Elijah Riley, S
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT

Losers

  • Le’Raven Clark, OT
  • Tanner Morgan, QB
  • Mason Rudolph, QB
  • Darius Hagans, RB
  • Toby Ndukwe, OLB
  • Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  • Kendrick Green, C
  • Manny Jones, DE

Preseason Week 2: Bills @ Steelers Players to Watch

by James Layton

It was an awesome feeling to have Steelers football back last weekend. Seeing the offense pick up where they left off from last season, and finally being able to score an opening drive Touchdown.

The defensive line and pass rush was dominating the Buccaneers offensive line. It’s going to be interesting to see if they will be able to keep it going against the Bills this week.

Rookie linebacker Nick Herbig really balled out last week on defense recording 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks. It’s going to be an exciting game to see what he can do with more playing time.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 30 Jaylon Warren, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 11 Allen Robinson, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
    • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE/FB
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • Spencer Anderson, OL
  • 53 Kendrick Green, C/G

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
  • 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
  • 26 Kwon Alexander, ILB
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
    • 35 Luq Barcoo, CB
  • 37 Elijah Riley, S

Steelers 53 Man Roster 1.0

by Barb Layton

I love to predict how I would have the 53 man roster looking. This year it looks really tough. Too many good players for every position. I had wanted to wait till after the 1st preseason game. So here we go.

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks (3)
Kenny Pickett
Mitch Trubisky
Mason Rudolph

Running Backs (3)
Najee Harris
Jaylon Warren
Anthony McFarland

Wide Receivers (6)
Diontae Johnson
George Pickens
Allen Robinson
Calvin Austin
Gunner Olzewski
Cody White

Tight Ends (4)
Pat Freiermuth
Zach Gentry
Connor Heyward
Darnell Washington

Offensive Line (9)
Dan Moore T
Chukwuma Okorafor, T
Broderick Jones, T
Isaac Seumalo, G
James Daniels, G
Nate Herbig, G
Mason Cole, C
Kendrick Green, C/G/FB
Spencer Anderson, OL

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (7)
Cam Heyward, DT
Larry Ogunjobi, DE
DeMarvin Leal, DE
Keeanu Benton, NT
Isaiahh Loudermilk, DT
Montravius Adams, DT
Armon Watts, DE

Linebackers (8)
TJ Watt, OLB
Alex Highsmith, OLB
Marcus Golden, OLB
Nick Herbig, OLB
Cole Holcomb, ILB
Kwon Alexander, ILB
Elander Roberts, ILB
Mark Robinson, ILB

Cornerbacks (5)
Patrick Peterson
Levi Wallace
Joey Porter, Jr.
Chandon Sullivan
James Pierre

Safeties (5)
Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
Damontae Kazee, FS
Keanu Neal, SS
Elijah Riley, SS
Kenny Robinson, S

Specialists
K Chris Boswell
P Pressley Havin
LS Christian Kuntz

Practice Squad (16)
Tanner Morgan, QB
Darius Hagens, RB
Miles Boykin, WR
Hakeem Butler, WR
Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
William Dunkle, G
Le’Raven Clark, T
Ryan McCollum, C
Breiden Fehoko, DT
Tanner Muse, ILB
Trenton Thompson, FS
James Nyamwaya, DT
Madre Harper, CB
Miles Killebrew, SS
Chris Wilcox, CB
Luq Barcoo, CB

Preseason Week 1: Steelers @ Buccaneers Players to Watch

by James Layton

Steelers football is finally back. Tonight, we get to see a true Kenny Pickett lead team take the field. It been a long 215 days since the last time the Steelers played.

This is finally a chance to see Joey Porter Jr wear the Black n’ Gold just like his dad did for years. It also has been a long time coming for 2nd year wide receiver Calvin Austin III to make his debut.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 2 Mason Rudolph, QB
  • 26 Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
  • 25 Darius Hagans, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin Jr, WR
  • 21 Hakeem Butler, WR
  • 89 Gunner Olszewski, WR
  • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
  • 71 Nate Herbig, G
  • 74 Spencer Anderson, G/T

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 68 Armon Watts, DT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 35 Lou Barcoo, CB
  • 34 Chandon Sullivan, CB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
  • 41 Kenny Robinson, S

Players to Watch in the Steelers and Buccaneers Game

By Barb Layton

It is so great to be watching Steelers football even if it is preseason. I am sure there are several players you really want to watch in tomorrow’s game. Here are a few on offense and defense, I am interested in watching.

Offense
8 Kenny Pickett, QB
5 Tanner Morgan, QB
19 Calvin Austin, WR
21 Hakeem Butler, WR
82 Dez Fitspatrick, WR
80 Darnell Washington, TE
77 Broderick Jones, OT
53 Kendrick Green, C/FB
74 Spencer Anderson, OL
68 William Dunkle, G

Defense
95 Keeanu Benton, NT
96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
68 Armon Watts, DT
26 Kwon Alexander, ILB
51 Nick Herbig, OLB
55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
24 Joey Porter, Jr. CB
41 Kenny Robinson, SS
34 Chandon Sullivan, CB
17 Trenton Thompson, FS

NFL Transaction Report 8/8/9

By Barb Layton

I am doing both the eighth and the ninth together. So, let’s get it done.

49ers
Signed RB Jeremy McNichols
Released CB Terrance Mitchell from IR with a settlement

Bears
Placed TE Jake Tonges on IR after clearing waivers
Activated WR Dante Pettis

Cardinals
Place RB Marlon Mack on IR
Signed RB Stevie Scott

Chargers
Signed OT Matt Kaskey
Waived OT Nicolas Melsop with injury designation

Colts
Signed RB Jason Huntley and TE Ricky Seals-Jones
Waived/injured TE La’Michael Pettway and S Michael Tutsie
Starting QB Anthony Richardson in pre-season opener

Jets
Placed OT Yodny Cajuste on IR after clearing waivers

Lions
Waive G Logan Stenberg
Signed RB Devine Ozigbo
Waived WR Avery Davis

Panthers
Waived DT John Penisini from the PUP list
Placed DE Jalen Redmond to the PUP list after clearing waivers

Patriots
Signed LB Joe Giles-Harris

Raiders
Activated DL Neil Farrell from the NFI list

Ravens
Activated WR Rashod Bateman from the PUP list
Signed DT Broderick Washington to a 3 year extension

Saints
re-signed TE J.P. Holtz
Waived G Koda Martin with injury designation

Seahawks
Placed DB Andrew Whitaker on IR after clearing waivers
Waived DE Joshua Onujioga with injury designation
Signed DT Anthony Montalvo

Steelers
Placed WR Ja’Marcus Bradley to IR after clearing waivers

NFL Transaction Report 8/2

By Barb Layton

Well, with training fully under way, there is always a need to know what is happening each day. I will be compiling the different moves each team is making daily.

Chiefs
Activated DT Tershawn Warton

Colts
Signed WR Amari Rodgers and TE La’Michael Pettway
Waived WR Johnny King

Dolphins
Waived P Michael Turk and S WR Jacob Copeland

Lions
Signed TEs Darrell Daniels and Daniel Helm
Placed CB Emmanuel Mosley on PUP List
Waived TE Derrick Deese

Packers
Claimed LB Arron Mosby off of waivers
Waived OLB La’Darius Hamilton

Patriots
Waived WR Ed Lee

Raiders
Signed TE Jacob Hollister

Saints
Signing OL Tommy Kraemer
Waived OT Scott Lashley

Steelers
Signed S Trenton Thompson and CB Isaiah Dunn
Waived/injured RB Alfonzo Graham
Placed CB Cory Trice on IR

Texans
Sign TE Nick Vannett
Released DE Damone Harris

Titans
Sign C Jimmy Murray
Waive WR Jacob Copeland