Pittsburgh Steelers face roster challenges with several players at risk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe next week. Although much of the 53-man roster appears settled, four players are considered on the roster bubble. Quarterback Mason Rudolph is seen as a key backup option if needed. Safeties Darnell Savage and Sebastian Castro are competing for a spot on a potentially crowded depth chart. Rookie running back Eli Heidenreich is pushing for a position but faces competition from veterans Kaleb Johnson and Riley Nowakowski.
- •Steelers kick off training camp on July 23, 2026.
- •Mason Rudolph is a potential backup quarterback option.
- •Darnell Savage and Sebastian Castro compete for safety positions.
- •Eli Heidenreich aims to secure a running back spot.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 4 Steelers on the roster bubble headed into training camp
"Much of the Steelers 53-man roster is locked in but here are four guys on the roster bubble to watch at training camp.
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