Steelers Release 9 Players Ahead Of Mandatory Roster Deadline
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Steelers announced nine cuts as they are preparing to get down to the mandatory 53-man roster limit.
The team released tight end Marcus Baugh, running back Tony Brooks-James, cornerback Shakur Brown, defensive tackle TJ Carter, wide receiver Anthony Johnson, cornerback Lafayette Pitts, offensive guard Malcolm Pridgeon, wide receiver Mathew Sexton, and safety Lamont Wade.
Teams in the NFL must be at mandatory 53-man roster limit by 4:00 p.m. on August 31.
The Steelers will be able to sign a total of 16 players to the practice squad on September 1.
