Steelers prepare for 53-man roster cuts as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers will finalize their 53-man roster by Sunday evening. A simulation predicts the team may retain three quarterbacks, including Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, and Drew Allar. The AI-generated roster also features a mix of veteran and rookie players across various positions. The upcoming final cuts are a critical part of the team's preparation for the regular season as they aim to solidify their lineup and depth chart.
- •Cutting down from a 90-man roster to 53 by Sunday
- •AI predicts three quarterbacks will be retained
- •Final roster includes a mix of veterans and rookies
- •Roster decisions critical for upcoming regular season
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Asking AI to predict the Steelers 53-man roster
"The Steelers will trim their roster down to 53 over the next three days and we asked AI to predict what will happen.
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