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Which Rookies make the team?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steelresolve, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM.

  1. Steelresolve

    Steelresolve Well-Known Member

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    Part of this depends on of we keep four QB’s and for the sake of that argument I am assuming we do. With that being said im probably cutting Heinrich. They aren’t even using him the way I was hoping he would be used. He also is kind of redundant too Wetjen whom I am underwhelmed by but they will probably keep because they drafted him in the fourth round. I would prefer they keep Spears Jennings over Rayshawn if it co,es down to between those two just do to upside with speed and age and I really hope they keep Rubio over Lowry and Otemuzi or whatever his name is. The rest of the rookies will for sure make it.
     
  2. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I like this idea of keeping only two RBs on the initial roster then elevate one from the practice squad for the season opener.
     
  3. Born2Steel

    Born2Steel Well-Known Member

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    Hope I make the cut this year
     
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  4. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I see we cut the kicker who yacked on his lone FG attempt. I would have kept him around for the last pre-season game just so Boswell wouldn't suffer some fluke injury.
     
  5. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    I honestly can’t see Steelers or any team
    Keeping 4 qbs on the 53 roster
    That qb absolutely will do nothing
    Eating up another position spot
     
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  6. Brice

    Brice

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    I just don't see a need for a 30 year old 5th ILB in Cole Holcomb making the 53-man roster. Queen, Wilson, and Roberts will be your rotational starters with Bruener as the backup.

    I would rather see a 3rd RB, or even a project like OLB/ILB Jasmin Davis make the roster.
     
  7. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    My calls going into pre-season game #3.

    Of the day 3 picks:

    Wetjen will make it as the return specialist.
    Nowakowski will get cut and be added to the practice squad.
    Rubio has sealed the 6th DL spot.
    Spears has eared a safety spot based in quality play a safety and special teams.
    Heidenreich will be cut.

    Now for the vets on the bubble

    Howard will be cut.
    Johnson will be cut.
    Jones will be cut.
    Harrison will be cut.
    Tonyan makes the team as the 3rd TE


    Look for the Steelers to pick up a RB from another team. One who plays both RB and special teams.
     

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