Pittsburgh signed 16 players to the latter, but with outside linebacker Julius Welschof qualifying for the International Pathway Program, the Steelers have a 17th available spot still unclaimed.
Who should fill the Steelers’ final practice squad spot?
For reference, here’s the current 16:
Defensive Back: Beanie Bishop, Sebastian Castro, D’Shawn Jamison, James Pierre, Daryl Porter
Defensive Line: Kyler Baugh, DeMarvin Leal
Outside linebacker: Julius Welschof
Offensive Line: Dylan Cook, Steven Jones
Running Back: Lew Nichols, Trey Sermon
Tight End: JJ Galbreath
Wide Receiver: Max Hurleman, Ke’Shawn Williams, Robert Woods
The Steelers haven’t hit their cap for vested veterans yet, opening up the possibility of adding any current free agent to the practice squad. However, the team hasn’t added any outside names to its roster or practice squad this week — just players who already spent the summer with the team.
There’s a lack of inside linebackers as well as specialists on the current practice squad. As a result, a name such as Mark Robinson, who was released on Tuesday after three seasons with the Steelers and plenty of special teams experience, could be a strong candidate.
The same could be said of kicker Ben Sauls, who looked like an NFL-caliber player this preseason who still hasn’t been scooped up by a team since being released.
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