Steelers release kicker Laith Marjan from preseason roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of kicker Laith Marjan from their preseason roster on August 23, 2026. Marjan had been competing with Chris Boswell, who is established as the team's primary kicker. Marjan missed a 44-yard field goal attempt in the Steelers' preseason game against the New York Jets, in which the team lost 17-0. Following this decision, the Steelers now have an open roster spot ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Steelers waived kicker Laith Marjan on August 23, 2026.
- •Marjan missed his only field goal attempt in the preseason game.
- •The team lost to the Jets 17-0 in that preseason contest.
- •Chris Boswell remains the team's primary kicker.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Announce Roster Move With Specialist Role
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