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Steelers Release Practice-Squad QB Logan Woodside Ahead of Week 8

The move signals possible activation of Will Howard or Skylar Thompson from injured reserve.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh announced the termination of Logan Woodside from the practice squad on Tuesday, October 21.
  • The release leaves Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph as the only healthy quarterbacks on the roster, according to multiple reports.
  • Rookie Will Howard and Skylar Thompson remain on injured reserve but are eligible to return, with coverage suggesting one could be nearing activation.
  • Woodside spent the preseason with Pittsburgh, was cut on August 22, rejoined the practice squad on September 10, and was let go again this week.
  • The roster shuffle comes before Sunday’s Week 8 game against the Packers, a matchup noted for potential standings implications.