Steelers finalize roster before Week 1 matchup against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to finalize their 53-man roster ahead of the NFL Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. Following their preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on August 27, general manager Omar Khan and head coach Mike McCarthy face decisions regarding the team's lineup. Among notable points, quarterback Will Howard appears to remain on the roster despite underwhelming preseason performance. Also unclear are the choices for running back, with various candidates competing for limited spots. The upcoming cut-down deadline on August 30 looms as the final step before the regular season begins.
- •Steelers loss to Bills concluded preseason on August 27
- •Final roster cut-down day is August 30
- •Will Howard likely retains quarterback spot
- •Running back decisions remain competitive
- •Week 1 matchup against Falcons scheduled for September 13
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Final Steelers 53-man roster project: Will Howard stays in mix for now
"Safety Robert Spears-Jennings becomes our projected roster crunch casualty amid reports that coach Mike McCarthy plans to keep four QBs.
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