Steelers cuts

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to remake their quarterback room. The team announcing his release on Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has earned a reputation for being a forward-thinker during nearly two years on the job, and rightfully so. The latter has been something Khan has been doing over the past 20 years. Many times, experts would be scratching their heads in January, trying to figure out how the Steelers were going to get salary-cap compliant by the new league year without severely upsetting their roster. A few months later, those experts would be looking back in amazement. The Steelers never really entered salary-cap hell until the pandemic came along and created a bump in the road. But a switch in the way they created cap space — from restructures to adding voidable years — allowed them to operate and thrive.

Steelers cuts

Graham Jr. Thomas Graham Jr. CB Signed Jan 22, A. Wing Brad Wing P Pract. Feb 23, Cole Mason Cole. Feb 12, Trubisky Mitch Trubisky. Okorafor Chukwuma Okorafor. Feb 2, Meadors Nathan Meadors. Jan 26, Moon Jeremiah Moon. Acquired from waiver.

Trubisky Mitch Trubisky.

Trubisky was released by the Steelers on Monday, Feb. Okorafor was released by the Steelers on Monday, Feb. Trubisky signed with the Steelers in March and was given first crack at replacing the retired Ben Roethlisberger. Trubisky started four games before being benched in favor of then-rookie Kenny Pickett. Trubisky struggled again this season while filling in for an injured Pickett , losing starts against New England and Indianapolis before being replaced by third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Pittsburgh also cut offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin III to begin what could be a series of moves to free up money before free agency begins.

On Tuesday, general manager Omar Khan orchestrated a deal to move interior offensive lineman Kendrick Green to the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in As Khan showed in his first draft, he can use some of those late-round picks to maneuver up or down in future drafts. Also on Tuesday, the Steelers made their final round of cuts. The most noteworthy player released was tight end Zach Gentry. The 6-foot-8 Gentry deserves credit for developing himself from a quarterback recruit at Michigan into a reliable blocking tight end in the NFL. The Steelers also released versatile defensive back Tre Norwood , who sustained a camp injury that hurt his chances. Rookies in italics. Cut: Tanner Morgan. Third-stringer McFarland, one of the Steelers with the most to prove during training camp, showed his quick-twitch rushing style and adept pass-catching ability was worth a roster spot. No player in the league has racked up more touches than Harris since he entered the league two years ago.

Steelers cuts

The Steelers made their initial cuts to get down to the man roster, releasing eight players on Saturday. Potter, linebacker Forrest Rhyne and long snapper Rex Sunahara. Coach Mike Tomlin recently spoke about making the cut from 90 players to the man roster, knowing it's a necessary part of the job. I feel comfortable with it provided that I educate, that I provide a platform for guys to improve and show their skills and then that we're strong enough and clear-eyed enough to just call it as it as it is as opposed to the way we want to see it. I've grown to appreciate this time of year because of the anticipation associated with what's on the other side of it. The Steelers have to make the rest of their moves by Tuesday, Aug. Start your free trial today here.

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One of track and fields' most exciting events could see a major format change. Share Share. He then served as Pickett's backup for the next year-plus before taking over under center when Pickett got injured in , but Trubisky was later benched in favor of Mason Rudolph. Dec 24, Slade Jacob Slade. Okorafor has plenty of experience but lost his starting job to rookie Broderick Jones after a midseason falling out with the organization. McSorley Trace McSorley. Hagans Darius Hagans. An upset win for a team like Cincinnati or Seton Hall this week could go a long way to securing a berth in the field of Harris Keilahn Harris.

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