The Steelers have hit one of the toughest stretches of the offseason: roster cut time. Heading into that preseason finale against the Panthers , which they eventually won 19-10, Mike Tomlin and Co. had 91 players suited up, with Julius Welschof listed as the extra man. But with the 53-man deadline looming on Tuesday, August 26, the Steelers had some trimming to do. And now? The first wave of cuts has officially rolled in.
On Friday, August 22, the Steelers officially announced that they had released 11 players following the preseason finale. The released players include quarterback Logan Woodside , linebacker Kenny Willekes , long snapper Jake McQuaide , defensive backs Kam Alexander , Quindell Johnson , Kyler McMichael , Mikey Victor , offensive linemen Doug