The Steelers have reached the 53-man roster limit by cutting a number of players, including quarterback Landry Jones.
Jones, 29, hasn’t played much during his six-year NFL career, as he’s attempted just 169 passes in relief of Roethlisberger. In that span, Jones has been a middling option, completing 63.9% of his passes for 1,310 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
The Steelers also placed wide receiver Eli Rogers on the Reserve/PUP List, which will keep him off of the field for at least the first six weeks of the season.
Here’s the full rundown of the Steelers’ moves:
Released:
- QB Landry Jones
- S Nat Berhe
Waived:
- P Matt Wile
- RB Jarvion Franklin
- RB James Summers
- RB Fitzgerald Toussaint
- WR Trey Griffey
- WR Quadree Henderson
- WR Tevin Jones
- TE Bucky Hodges
- TE Pharoah McKever
- TE Christian Scotland-Williamson
- OL Larson Graham
- OL Patrick Morris
- OL Oni Omoile
- OL R.J. Prince
- OL Jake Rodgers
- OL Chris Schleuger
- CB Brian Allen
- CB Dashaun Phillips
- CB Malik Reaves
- CB Jamar Summers
- LB Keion Adams
- LB Matt Galambos
- LB Farrington Huguenin
- DL Parker Cothren
- DL Joshua Frazier
- DL Greg Gilmore
- DL Lavon Hooks
- DL Casey Sayles
- DL Kendal Vickers
In addition to those moves, the Steelers designated the following players waived/injured:
- WR Damoun Patterson
- WR Marcus Tucker
- OL Joseph Cheek
- S Malik Golden
- LB Keith Kelsey
Really disappointed that they waved Bucky Hodges. Thought for sure he would make the team
Hopefully he can get to the practice squad. Also potentially watch for either McDonald or Grimble to go on IR with the designation to return and then sign Hodges.
I thought Tevin Jones had a good shot as well.
Im upset christian Scotland-williamson got cut.. High hopes for CSW jr. now
Really surprised that Keion Adams was cut. Maybe Colbert believes he can sign him to the practice squad.
So much for other teams being interested in Jones
He’ll get signed. They just wouldn’t trade for him or Dobbs knowing one of them were going to get released
Why trade for Jones when you can get him for free
Why would you want him even for free?
Adams and Brian Allen surprise me. Probably will b stashed on the Practice Squad to develop. Allen has the size, length and strength to b a solid sub package Corner.