The NFL mandates all 32 teams trim their rosters from 90 players to 53 ahead of the start of Week 1 of the regular season. To be more specific, teams have to have their rosters trimmed before 4pm EST Tuesday, but many teams are already starting to release players.

Some teams will make these transactions official, while others are just reports from reporters who are hearing things from players, agents, or team sources. While not official, they are certainly worth noting. For the Pittsburgh Steelers there have already been reports suggesting some players could be getting released. While most of these players who are going from the 90-man offseason roster to being unemployed won’t shock anyone, every team has to make tough decisions as it pertains to their final 53-man roster.

Let’s get to the reports of players who are being released by the Steelers ahead of the Tuesday deadline:

Official Steelers Cuts:

The Steelers 53-man roster has been released, you can see the full list HERE!

Monday
OL Tyler Beach
WR Jacob Copeland
RB Daijun Edwards
OL Devery Hamilton
WR T.J. Luther
OL Anderson Hardy

DL Marquiss Spencer
DB Kiondre Thomas
LB Kyahva Tezino
DB Kyler McMichael

K Matthew Wright

Reports:

RB Jonathan Ward

The #Steelers are releasing RB Jonathan Ward and intend to sign him to their practice squad, per source.

Ward had stood out before a hamstring injury cut short his preseason.https://t.co/aePnlKA23z

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) August 27, 2024

CB Thomas Graham

#Steelers released Thomas Graham, per a league source @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2024

FB Jack Colletto

Steelers have released FB Jack Colletto, per source. If he clears waivers, he’ll be a good practice squad candidate.

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) August 27, 2024

WR Quez Watkins

#Steelers are releasing WR Quez Watkins, per source. A bit of a surprise given Pittsburgh’s depth issues at receiver.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 27, 2024

OLB Kyron Johnson

#Steelers are releasing outside linebacker Kyron Johnson, per a league source, and he is expected to have interest from other #NFL teams @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2024

K Matthew Wright
OL Anderson Hardy

Steelers cuts continue to trickle out with kicker Matthew Wright, offensive lineman Anderson Hardy and cornerback Kyler McMichael. No surprises or close calls just yet.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 26, 2024

DB Kyler McMichael

#Steelers are releasing DB Kyler McMichael, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 26, 2024

WR TJ Luther

TJ Luther is bring released by #Steelers per a league source @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2024

In other news, it is being reported offensive tackle Dylan Cook’s foot injury is more serious than once thought. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Cook could miss “several weeks” with the injury. Could this mean Cook lands on Injured Reserve (IR) to start the season? Injuries absolutely play a role in the 53-man roster cut down decisions.

#Steelers OL Dylan Cook expected to miss several weeks with a foot injury, per source. Pittsburgh already beat up across the offensive line, now lose Cook, a key reserve.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 25, 2024

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the regular season.