Steelers news: Updating the Pittsburgh roster following the 2025 NFL Draft

The Steelers added 14 new players over the weekend — seven draft picks and seven undrafted free agents. While the Pittsburgh roster isn’t exactly set in stone entering the next phase of the offseason, here’s a look at its current shape immediately following the 2025 NFL Draft:

The Steelers’ roster currently contains exactly 90 players. An asterisk (*) denotes a rookie.

Quarterback (3)

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Mason Rudolph
Will Howard*
Skylar Thompson

How many quarterbacks made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Offensive line (14)

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Broderick Jones (OT)
Isaac Seumalo (OG)
Zach Frazier (C)
Isaac Seumalo (OG)
Troy Fautanu (OT)
Calvin Anderson (OT)
Dylan Cook (OT)
Spencer Anderson (OG)
Ryan McCollum (C)
Max Scharping (OG)
Lecitus Smith (OG)
Doug Nester (OG)
Steven Jones (OG)
Aiden Williams* (OG)

How many offensive linemen made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 9

Running back (7)

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Jaylen Warren
Kaleb Johnson*
Kenneth Gainwell
Cordarrelle Patterson
Jonathan Ward
Aaron Shampklin
Evan Hull

How many running backs made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Wide receiver (10)

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George Pickens
D.K. Metcalf
Calvin Austin III
Roman Wilson
Ben Skowronek
Scotty Miller
Brandon Johnson
Roc Taylor*
Ke’Shawn Williams*
Lance McCutcheon

How many wide receivers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Tight end/Fullback (6)

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Pat Freiermuth
Darnell Washington
Donald Parham Jr.
Connor Heyward
J.J. Galbreath*
D.J. Thomas Jones*

How many tight ends made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 4

Defensive line (13)

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Cameron Heyward
Keeanu Benton
Derrick Harmon*
Daniel Ekuale
Montravius Adams
Yahya Black*
DeMarvin Leal
Esezi Otomewo
Dean Lowry
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Logan Lee
Domenique Davis
Jacob Slade

How many defensive linemen made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 8

Outside linebacker (8)

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T.J. Watt
Alex Highsmith
Nick Herbig
Jack Sawyer*
Jeremiah Moon
Eku Leota
Julius Welschof
Thomas Rush

How many outside linebackers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 3

Inside linebacker (7)

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Patrick Queen
Payton Wilson
Malik Harrison
Cole Holcomb
Mark Robinson
Carson Bruener*
Devin Harper

How many inside linebackers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Cornerback (10)

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Joey Porter Jr.
Darius Slay
Cory Trice Jr.
Brandin Echols
Beanie Bishop Jr.
James Pierre
Donte Kent*
Kyler McMichael
Cameron McCutcheon
D’Shawn Jamison

How many cornerbacks made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Safety (7)

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Minkah Fitzpatrick
DeShon Elliott
Juan Thornhill
Miles Killebrew
Sebastian Castro*
Ryan Watts
Joshuah Bledsoe

How many tight ends made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 5

Punter (2)

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Cameron Johnston
Corliss Waitman

How many punters made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1

Kicker (2)

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How many kickers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1

Long snapper (1)

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How many long snappers made the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster last year? 1

While a lot could still change between now and the season opener, the Steelers’ current roster raises some questions: What are the strongest position groups? Where does the team still need to address? Is there a good player who Pittsburgh won’t have room for, or an unheralded talent with a great shot at the final 53? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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