Pittsburgh Steelers’ projected final roster: Who's in, who's out?

Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2025 with a revamped QB room, no WR additions. WR Austin, DE Harmon, and others face injuries; key roster spots still undecided.

Published on: Aug 25, 2025, 07:11:54 IST

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to enter the 2025 season with a solid roster. Following in previous footsteps, the team has a completely different quarterback lineup with no changes to their wide receiver room.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Kyler Baugh (65) celebrates as defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (17) and defensive back Kam Alexander (40) walk to join him in the 4th quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

While Aaron Rodgers is slated to hold the opening slot, other positions still remain up for grabs.

According to ESPN, the Steelers haven't added any new wide receivers during training camp so far. Calvin Austin III, who was expected to be the No. 2 receiver, missed most of camp with an abdominal injury. It is unclear if he will be ready for Week 1.

On defense, the line could see big changes after first-round rookie Derrick Harmon left the preseason finale with a knee injury. He was carted off and ruled out quickly. The team had already lost veteran Dean Lowry to a torn ACL earlier in camp.

Besides these names, CB Cory Trice Jr., OL Calvin Anderson and QB Will Howard are projected to start the year on the IR.

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Projected Steelers’ roster

Here is the projected Steelers’ roster for this season, as predicted by Brooke Pryor of ESPN:

Quarterbacks

· Aaron Rodgers

· Mason Rudolph

· Will Howard

Running backs

· Jaylen Warren

· Kaleb Johnson

· Kenneth Gainwell

Wide receivers

· DK Metcalf

· Calvin Austin III

· Roman Wilson

· Scotty Miller

· Ben Skowronek

Tight ends

· Pat Freiermuth

· Darnell Washington

· Jonnu Smith

· Connor Heyward

Offensive line

· Broderick Jones

· Troy Fautanu

· Isaac Seumalo

· Zach Frazier

· Mason McCormick

· Spencer Anderson

· Ryan McCollum

· Calvin Anderson

· Doug Nester

Defensive line

· Cameron Heyward

· Keeanu Benton

· Derrick Harmon

· Yahya Black

· Logan Lee

· Isaiahh Loudermilk

· Daniel Ekuale

Linebackers

· T.J. Watt

· Alex Highsmith

· Nick Herbig

· Jack Sawyer

· Patrick Queen

· Payton Wilson

· Cole Holcomb

· Malik Harrison

· Mark Robinson

Cornerbacks

· Darius Slay

· Jalen Ramsey

· Joey Porter Jr

· Cory Trice Jr.

· James Pierre

· Brandin Echols

Safeties

· DeShon Elliott

· Chuck Clark

· Miles Killebrew

· Juan Thornhill

Specialists

· Chris Boswell

· Cameron Johnston

· Christian Kuntz

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The final 53-man roster will be declared by 4 PM ET on Tuesday (August 26). The Steelers will open the regular season with a game against the New York Jets on September 7 at MetLife Stadium.

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