Just like all 32 NFL teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to trim their offseason roster to 53 players before the Tuesday deadline; however, they are far from making moves.

Already Tuesday evening it was rumored the Steelers are planning on bringing in running back depth to their roster.

It is now you start to hear rumors about players who are signing with the team on their official 16-man practice squad. This is where the practice squad tracker comes in to play! Get the latest news, rumors and signings on the black-and-gold in one place. On top of that, also hear about players who were in training camp with the Steelers but were cut, and signing elsewhere.

Before getting to the rumors, be sure to check out the official signings:

Official Signings

Thursday
DB Zyon Gilbert
DB Thomas Graham
CB Anthony Averett
OLB Marcus Haynes
DT Jacob Slade
FB Jack Colletto
RB Jonathan Ward
TE Rodney Williams

Let’s get to the latest news and rumors!!

WR/PR/QB John Rhys Plumlee to the Jaguars

John Rhys Plumlee posts that he’s joining the Jaguars after playing QB/WR/KR/PR this summer for the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/zrDAp8i6ys

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 30, 2024

T/G Doug Nester

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing my client Doug Nester (T/G, West Virginia) to the practice squad. Was with the Minnesota Vikings this preseason and had multiple psquad offers. Will likely be on somebody’s active roster soon.

— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) August 28, 2024

WR Brandon Johnson

In other #Steelers news, they are signing WR Brandon Johnson to their practice squad, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2024

Steelers reportedly signing RB Boston Scott

Source: The #Steelers are signing RB Boston Scott to their practice squad. pic.twitter.com/4yiSFws7RI

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 27, 2024

Steelers expected to sign RB Jonathan Ward to Practice Squad

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

Jonathan Ward confirmed:

#Steelers signing Jonathan Ward to practice squad per a league source

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 28, 2024

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they get their 16-man practice squad under contract.