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Steelers release 11 players ahead of roster cutdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Steelers release 11 players ahead of roster cutdown
Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of 11 players on August 28, 2026, in preparation for Sunday's roster cutdown. Among those released are defensive backs Jaylon Guilbeau, Jack Henderson, and Brandon Hill, as well as running back Alex Tecza and tight end Jaheim Bell. The team will need to make additional roster decisions before the deadline. This move follows the recent signing of Hill, a product of the University of Pittsburgh, just days ago.

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  • •Steelers released 11 players on August 28, 2026.
  • •Notable cuts include running back Alex Tecza and tight end Jaheim Bell.
  • •Brandon Hill was signed just days before his release.
  • •More roster moves are expected ahead of the cutdown deadline.
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  • 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers release 11 players ahead of cutdown day
What they're saying
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – Ahead of Sunday’s cutdown day, the Pittsburgh Steelers released 11 players. The most notable name on the list may be Tecza. The Pittsburgh native was seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich’s teammate at Mount Lebanon and Navy. Hill, a Pitt product himself, was just signed by the team on Tuesday. […]

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