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NFL News: Mike Tomlin and Steelers make a lot of roster moves before 53-man deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making waves as they fine-tune their roster ahead of the NFL's 53-man deadline.

Mike Tomlin head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the final stretch of their preseason, which means they have to make the necessary adjustments to trim their roster before the start of the 2025 regular season.

In this situation, the Steelers confirmed that they signed Kam Alexander (DB), Jake McQuaide (LS), and Julian Pearl (OT), and that they have released Devin Harper (LB), Roc Taylor (WR), and Breiden Fehoko (DT).

All NFL teams have to cut their roster from 90 to 53 players, and since the Steelers will have their final preseason game before most teams, the moves are accelerating.

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Who was released by Steelers?

In addition to the previously mentioned moves, the Pittsburgh Steelers also announced that they have waived Gareth Warren (OT) due to injury and have signed Kenny Willekes (LB).

What day is the 53-man roster deadline?

NFL teams must trim their rosters from 90 to 53 players by Tuesday, August 26, at 4:00 PM ET. This marks the final roster cutdown before the start of the regular season.

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