Three Steelers' that aren’t safe after initial 53-man roster release:
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have released their initial 53-man roster, but it doesn't mean everyone on the team can breathe a sigh of relief. A fluid situation, Pittsburgh will be making changes to the roster leading all the way up to the first game against the San Francisco 49ers. So with that in mind, here […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have released their initial 53-man roster, but it doesn't mean everyone on the team can breathe a sigh of relief.
A fluid situation, Pittsburgh will be making changes to the roster leading all the way up to the first game against the San Francisco 49ers.
So with that in mind, here are three Steelers that are on the active roster now, but could be on their way out come week one:
WR/Returner Gunner Olszewski
I have to admit, it was a tad surprising to see the Steelers carry six receivers, especially when the last two spots were Miles Boykin and Gunner Olszewski, two players mainly used for special teams.
But that's the thing, the former All-Pro returner in Olszewski has been relegated to basically a WR only with Anthony McFarland returning kicks, and Calvin Austin III nearly housing multiple punts during preseason.
So unless Pittsburgh views him as a truly reliable option in the passing game, the Steelers may favor a different WR on the waiver wire.
Punter Braden Mann
Seeing two punters make the initial roster was a puzzling dynamic. But apparently, GM Omar Khan is trying to allocate more draft capital for one of the special teamers. That all but means one of the punters is headed out of town via trade or release, with Braden Mann as the most likely candidate.
OL Dylan Cook-OL Spencer Anderson
A two-for-one, both Cook and Anderson made the roster, but given some of yesterday's surprising releases, there is a chance one, if not both of them are released in favor of a more proven commodity on the offensive line.
If not, I have no worries, with Cook and Anderson as depth pieces that proved valuable throughout camp and into the preseason.
Steelers’ expected to sign former All-Pro DB Desmond King
He will be a part of the 53-man roster according to reports
Featured image via: © Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
