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Pittsburgh Steelers release defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo before roster deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers release defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo before roster deadline

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers released defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo on August 30, 2026, as the organization moves to reach the league-mandated 53-man roster limit. The deadline for all NFL teams to finalize their squads is Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET. Otomewo joined the team in 2025 as part of an effort to bolster the defensive line depth, having previously played for the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars since entering the league in 2022. He faced significant competition for a roster spot in a crowded defensive group that includes Cameron Heyward, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, and Gabriel Rubio. While the move clears a spot on the active roster, analysts suggest Otomewo remains a candidate for the team’s practice squad.

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•The Pittsburgh Steelers released defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo.
•The transaction occurred on August 30, 2026, ahead of the 53-man roster deadline.
•Otomewo entered the NFL in 2022 and previously played for the Vikings and Jaguars.
•The Steelers' defensive line depth includes Cameron Heyward, Keeanu Benton, and rookie Gabriel Rubio.
•Otomewo is considered a potential candidate for the Steelers' practice squad.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have released defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo, who emerged as one of the league's more underrated backup linemen.
— Yahoo Sports

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