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Steelers Release Woods, Assessing Herbig's Injury Ahead of Season

9/3/2025

Summary

Steelers Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Robert Woods from their practice squad as he pursued a 53-man roster position.
Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison was re-signed to the practice squad after previously playing for the Steelers and Panthers.
Coach Mike Tomlin is assessing outside linebacker Nick Herbig's injury recovery and has ruled out defensive tackle Derrick Harmon for Week 1.
Herbig's return will depend on his practice performance this week ahead of the season opener.

Summary

Steelers Sign Rhattigan

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Jon Rhattigan to their practice squad on September 1, 2025, after releasing Mark Robinson.
Rhattigan has over 1,000 special teams snaps and 44 career tackles.
Former Steelers linebacker Eku Leota joined the New Orleans Saints' practice squad after being waived.
Leota's impressive training camp performance may aid the Saints in talent development.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in 1970, creating a unified league that expanded team rosters and introduced practice squads. This change allowed teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers to develop talent effectively. In recent years, roster decisions, such as releasing Robert Woods and re-signing D’Shawn Jamison, reflect ongoing strategies to enhance performance in a league that has evolved significantly since the merger.

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Steelers Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Robert Woods from their practice squad as he pursued a 53-man roster position.
Cornerback D’Shawn Jamison was re-signed to the practice squad after previously playing for the Steelers and Panthers.
Coach Mike Tomlin is assessing outside linebacker Nick Herbig's injury recovery and has ruled out defensive tackle Derrick Harmon for Week 1.
Herbig's return will depend on his practice performance this week ahead of the season opener.

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