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Steelers release 11 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Steelers release 11 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their preseason on August 28 with a 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Following the game, the team released 11 players, marking the start of their roster cuts as they work to meet the 53-man limit by August 30. Among those released were tight end Jaheim Bell and offensive linemen Greg Crippen and Jaylon Guilbeau. Pittsburgh's head coach Mike McCarthy emphasized the value of the preseason for evaluating talent. The team's quarterback situation remains complex, with plans to carry four quarterbacks, potentially impacting the final roster decisions. The Steelers will face the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener.

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By the Numbers

•Steelers lost to the Bills 28-27 in the preseason finale.
•Pittsburgh released 11 players, including tight end Jaheim Bell.
•Team must reach the 53-man limit by August 30 at 8 p.m. ET.
•Pittsburgh plans to carry four quarterbacks into the season.
•Steelers open the regular season against the Falcons.

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8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Make Swift Decision on 11 Players as 53-Man Deadline Nears

What they're saying

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Pittsburgh’s preseason ended in heartbreak Thursday night, as the Buffalo Bills scored late to beat the Steelers 28-27 at Highmark Stadium. Head coach Mike McCarthy watched his roster compete one final time before decision day arrived. By Friday afternoon, the mood inside the building turned serious, and the first wave of cuts landed hard. What […] The post Steelers Make Swift Decision on 11 Players as 53-Man Deadline Nears appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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