Steelers release 11 players ahead of NFL roster deadline
WTAE Pittsburgh • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers made roster cuts on August 28, releasing 11 players two days before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. Among those cut is Alex Tec, a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School. This decision follows the Steelers' preseason finale, and the team now prepares for the upcoming regular season.
- •Pittsburgh Steelers cut 11 players on August 28, 2026
- •Cuts include Mt. Lebanon High School graduate Alex Tec
- •Moves announced two days before the 53-man roster deadline
- •Action taken after Pittsburgh's preseason finale
- 4:20 AMWTAE Pittsburgh — Steelers release 11 players in first round of roster cuts - WTAE
"The Steelers cut several players Friday, one day after Pittsburgh's preseason finale.
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