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Steelers waive cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Steelers waive cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from roster

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have waived cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from their 53-man roster on October 5, 2026. Slaughter, 24, was elevated from the practice squad for the first three games of the season and participated in one game, contributing mainly on special teams. He registered two tackles during the team's Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally signed in January, Slaughter was formerly with the Jacksonville Jaguars and rejoined the Steelers following final roster cuts in August. With a thin cornerback corps, the Steelers signed Sean Murphy-Bunting from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad to bolster depth after Slaughter's release.

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By the Numbers

•Doneiko Slaughter waived by Steelers on October 5, 2026.
•Played one game and logged two tackles in Week 3.
•Previously elevated from the practice squad for three games.
•Steelers sign Sean Murphy-Bunting as a veteran cornerback.
•Slaughter has experience playing both cornerback and on special teams.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers waived Doneiko Slaughter from their 53-man roster, the team announced on Monday. Slaughter was elevated from the […]
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