Steelers evaluate Lake McRee as he vies for roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue preparations for the 2026 season, focusing on tight end Lake McRee, an undrafted rookie from USC. McRee has had a solid training camp but faces a competitive environment. Currently, he is listed as co-te TE5 alongside Lance Mason, behind four other tight ends. With only a limited number likely to make the 53-man roster, he may have to aim for a position on the practice squad. The Steelers will make final roster decisions before the regular season begins.
- •Lake McRee signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent.
- •He caught 97 passes for 1,154 yards and seven touchdowns at USC.
- •McRee currently shares the TE5 position with Lance Mason.
- •Pittsburgh is unlikely to carry more than four tight ends on the roster.
- •Final roster decisions will be made before the start of the regular season.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers roster spotlight: Can Lake McRee make the 53-man roster as undrafted rookie?
"As the Pittsburgh Steelers move closer to the 2026 season, we’re taking a closer look at every player on the roster, with TE Lake McRee up next.
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