Steelers close preseason with loss to Bills; Wetjen secures roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their preseason with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills on August 27, 2026. Kaden Wetjen scored a 45-yard touchdown on a punt return, solidifying his place on the roster. Will Howard and Drew Allar shared quarterback duties, with Howard throwing two touchdowns but also an interception. The Steelers fell behind late as the Bills scored 11 unanswered points to secure the win. Pittsburgh now prepares for final roster cuts before their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
- •Kaden Wetjen scored a 45-yard touchdown on a punt return.
- •Steelers lost to Bills 28-27 in their preseason finale.
- •Will Howard threw for two touchdowns but had one interception.
- •Drew Allar led a scoring drive with a touchdown run.
- •The Steelers will make final roster cuts before facing the Falcons.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Kaden Wetjen locks up roster spot as Steelers close preseason with loss to Bills
"Steelers close out their preseason with a loss to Bills.
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