The Steelers officially terminated Adam Podlesh’s contract yesterday afternoon. The timing of which was a little strange considering Brad Wing’s performance on Sunday.

From the NFL transaction sheet:

The Steelers placed Podlesh on the Reserve/Did not report list on August 12th after he did not show up for the beginning of camp. Podlesh signed a one year contract with the Steelers in April. As you’d expect, the Steelers won’t be on the hook for any of his salary, which was the veteran minimum.

The details of Podlesh’s absence were never disclosed. We know that his wife had a complicated pregnancy/childbirth, but no other specifics were made available. Hopefully his wife and newborn are in good health.

I reported earlier that the Steelers placed P Adam Podlesh on the Reserve/Did Not Report list. The move was essentially a procedural one to free up the spot on the 90 man roster. When asked after practice if the team had plans to bring in another leg to compete with Wing, coach Tomlin said no. “Not as we stand here right now, no. Not that I’m opposed to it but not as we stand here right now,” said Tomlin.

About Podlesh’s current situation Tomlin said, “It is what it is right now. He’s on that list and his status will remain there until we hear otherwise. Right now we’re working with Brad, and I like the work that he’s doing.”

Podlesh can still rejoin the team. Being placed on the Reserve list doesn’t eliminate that possibility. While Wing may be the only punter on the active roster right now, I think the team taught us last year that the last punter standing after camp doesn’t necessarily have a job during the regular season.