Steelers claim rookie tight end Lance Mason and WR Colton Dowell off waivers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth to their roster by claiming rookie tight end Lance Mason and wide receiver Colton Dowell off waivers on August 7, 2026. Mason, previously with the Seattle Seahawks, recorded 398 receiving yards and four touchdowns with Wisconsin in 2025. Dowell spent time with the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. To accommodate the new additions, tight end JJ Galbreath and wide receiver A.T. Perry were released by the Steelers. These moves occur as the team seeks to enhance its offense during training camp, following recent roster adjustments.
- •Steelers claim Lance Mason from Seahawks and Colton Dowell from 49ers.
- •Mason previously recorded 398 receiving yards at Wisconsin in 2025.
- •Dowell was a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Steelers released JJ Galbreath and A.T. Perry to make room for new players.
- •Moves made during training camp to strengthen the offense.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign former Titans wide receiver
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers claim two NFL players off waivers, including rookie tight end
"The Steelers claimed two players off NFL waivers, including a tight end and wide receiver who last played for the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively.
"The Steelers claim a wide receiver and tight end off waivers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:41 PMSteelers sign former Titans wide receiver
The Steelers claim a wide receiver and tight end off waivers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:36 PMSteelers claim two NFL players off waivers, including rookie tight end
The Steelers claimed two players off NFL waivers, including a tight end and wide receiver who last played for the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively.
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