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Pittsburgh Steelers begin roster cuts ahead of regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:47 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers begin roster cuts ahead of regular season

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers have started reducing their roster from 90 players to 53 in preparation for the 2026 NFL season. On August 28, the team announced their first wave of cuts, relieving 11 players of their duties just a day after the final preseason game. Among those released are TE Jaheim Bell, RB Alex Tecza, and WR Isaiah Winstead. Further roster changes are expected as the deadline approaches.

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Yahoo Sports Steelers Depot

By the Numbers

•Steelers announce cuts to reduce roster to 53 players.
•First batch includes 11 players released on August 28.
•Key cuts include TE Jaheim Bell and RB Alex Tecza.
•More roster moves are anticipated before the 2026 season starts.

Latest Updates

5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers 53-Man Roster: Full List of Players Revealed Before 2026 Season
4:04 AMSteelers Depot — Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Roster Cutdown Tracker (Updating) - Steelers Depot
9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Steelers roster cuts: Tracking the cuts to 53 players to start 2026

What they're saying

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By Sunday at 6 PM/EST, the Pittsburgh Steelers and rest of the NFL must trim their rosters down to a 53-man group. That initial unit certainly can change by the time the Steelers kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons, but we’re tracking the team’s roster cuts u…
— Steelers Depotby Alex Kozora