Overview
- The team announced it released 11 players after the preseason finale, including LS Jake McQuaide, QB Logan Woodside, RB Evan Hull and LB Kenny Willekes.
- Pittsburgh’s roster stands at 80, requiring 27 more moves to reach the 53-man limit by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
- Veterans McQuaide and Woodside are free to sign immediately with any team, while the other nine cuts are subject to waivers processed on Aug. 27.
- Cutting McQuaide is viewed as a sign incumbent long snapper Christian Kuntz expects to be ready for Week 1 after his preseason chest injury, per reporting.
- WR Scotty Miller bolstered his case with 9 catches for 167 yards as Aaron Rodgers said “Scotty can fly,” and The Athletic projects Robert Woods could miss the initial 53.