LIVE: Steelers Make Sizable Cuts To Trim Roster Down To 53 Men

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in one of the most unforgiving parts of the calendar year. Between the day after the final preseason game (which is Thursday, August 21st) and the deadline to get the roster down to 53 players (Tuesday, August 26th), 38 players will be cut. Pittsburgh had 91 players active during Preseason Week 3, with linebacker Julius Welschof counting as the extra man, as he took up the one international designation spot for the team. Up to 16 of these players can be signed back to the practice squad, as long as they don't get claimed off waivers. 

There have been some interesting position battles during training camp and the preseason, including wide receiver and defensive line. Unfortunately, there are more players deserving of roster spots than there are actual places for them on the 53-man lineup. No matter who gets released and who survives this time period, we hope for the best for all players involved. 

Steelers' Official Roster Cuts On August 22nd

Linebacker Kenny Willekes

Long Snapper Jake McQuaide

Defensive Backs Kam Alexander, Quindell Johnson, Kyler McMichael, Mikey Victor

Offensive Linemen Doug Nester, Julian Pearl

Quarterback Logan Woodside

Running Back Evan Hull

Tight end Kevin Foelsch

All 11 of those moves were reported by the Steelers themselves via their website. After that, the roster stands at 80 men. McQuaide was originally brought in due to a preseason injury to Christian Kuntz, but he seems to be ready for Week 1. Most of the players here were camp bodies that had little-to-no expectations anyways. Johnson seems like the best candidate to make the practice squad out of these players. 

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