Overview
- Pittsburgh announced on Nov. 10 that it waived veteran safety Juan Thornhill and was awarded Sebastian Castro off waivers from the Buccaneers.
- Tomlin said Thornhill's play "wasn't up to snuff" and emphasized the move was "more about Castro and less about Juan."
- Thornhill's defensive role shrank sharply, culminating in zero defensive snaps over the past two games despite earlier starter usage.
- The safety depth chart shifted after the trade for Kyle Dugger, Jalen Ramsey’s move to safety, and DeShon Elliott’s placement on injured reserve.
- Thornhill cleared waivers on Nov. 11 and is a free agent, leaving Pittsburgh with Castro on the active roster going into Week 11.