Overview

• The team announced the releases of 11 players, including QB Logan Woodside, RB Evan Hull, and veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide.
• McQuaide's departure is viewed by team watchers as an indication the Steelers anticipate Christian Kuntz will handle long-snapping duties to start the season.
• Kuntz, who suffered a chest injury in preseason Week 2, told Steelers Now he is confident he will be ready for the opener.
• Pittsburgh began cuts less than a day after its preseason finale and still must reach the 53-man limit by Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. ET.
• Reporters note the team could consider bringing McQuaide back on the practice squad as insurance if Kuntz encounters a setback, and the Steelers open Sept. 7 at the Jets.