
The Steelers’ blockbuster acquisitions of ex-Dolphins All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith have flipped both sides of the ball upside down.
Pittsburgh didn’t replace Minkah Fitzpatrick in our updated prediction — instead choosing to run with three safeties on the 53-man roster.
Quarterback (3)
- Aaron Rodgers
- Mason Rudolph
- Will Howard (rookie)
Fullback (1)
Running back (3)
- Jaylen Warren
- Kaleb Johnson (rookie)
- Kenneth Gainwell
Wide receiver (6)
- DK Metcalf
- Robert Woods
- Roman Wilson
- Calvin Austin
- Scotty Miller
- Ben Skowronek
Tight end (4)
- Jonnu Smith
- Pat Freiermuth
- Darnell Washington
- Connor Heyward
Offensive tackle (4)
- Broderick Jones
- Troy Fautanu
- Calvin Anderson
- Dylan Cook
Offensive guard (4)
- Isaac Seumalo
- Mason McCormick
- Max Scharping
- Spencer Anderson
Center (2)
- Zach Frazier
- Ryan McCollum
Defensive tackle (2)
- Cameron Heyward
- Isaiahh Loudermilk
Nose tackle (2)
- Keeanu Benton
- Yahya Black (rookie)
Defensive end (2)
- Derrick Harmon (rookie)
- Logan Lee
Outside linebacker (4)
- T.J. Watt
- Alex Highsmith
- Nick Herbig
- Jack Sawyer (rookie)
Inside linebacker (4)
- Patrick Queen
- Payton Wilson
- Cole Holcomb
- Malik Harrison
Cornerback (6)
- Jalen Ramsey
- Joey Porter Jr.
- Darius Slay Jr.
- Cory Trice Jr.
- James Pierre
- Beanie Bishop Jr.
Safety (3)
- DeShon Elliott
- Miles Killebrew
- Juan Thornhill
Kicker (1)
Punter (1)
Long snapper (1)
What’s changed?
In our previous 53-man roster prediction, the Steelers carried three tight ends, six cornerbacks, and four safeties — but with the loss of Fitzpatrick and the additions of Ramsey and Smith, one position group had to give.
In our updated projection, the Arthur Smith-led offense opts to keep four tight ends, with TE Connor Heyward earning the fourth spot.
Ramsey’s versatility to play anywhere in the secondary allows the Steelers to roll with just three safeties. Unfortunately, CB Brandin Echols didn’t make the final 53-man roster projection.
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