Pittsburgh Steelers finalize initial 17-man practice squad for 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Steelers set their initial 17-man practice squad less than two weeks before their 2026 regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The final addition to the roster was rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald, a First-Team All-American from USC who signed with the team on Wednesday. The squad includes a roster exemption granted through the International Player Pathway program, utilized by Julius Welschof. Other notable roster additions include running backs Travis Homer and Lew Nichols, alongside defensive linemen Kyler Baugh and Esezi Otomewo. This finalized unit comes as the team prepares for the upcoming season, with reports noting that linebacker Elandon Roberts is currently not expected to rejoin the organization. The team continues to monitor its roster depth as it nears the start of the regular schedule.

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