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Steelers Cut Three, Draft Iheanachor, Bernard, Keep Queen

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Steelers cut running back Travis Homer, cornerback Cory Trice Jr., and linebacker Malik Harrison after the 2026 NFL Draft.
They drafted OT Max Iheanachor (interest 7.8) in the first round and WR Germie Bernard (interest 9.3, athletic 10) in the second round.
Veteran linebacker Patrick Queen stayed a starter while quarterback Mason Rudolph was likely cut as Aaron Rodgers remained the starter.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 the Steelers signed backup quarterback Byron Leftwich to a one-year, $645,000 contract after Charlie Batch’s injury, helping them win Super Bowl XLIII. They continued the pattern by drafting safety Shamarko Thomas in the fourth round of the 2013 draft and signing him to a four-year, $2.61 million deal, a roster approach shaped by league policies like Rooney Rule, named for owner Dan Rooney.

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Story summary

The Steelers cut running back Travis Homer, cornerback Cory Trice Jr., and linebacker Malik Harrison after the 2026 NFL Draft.
They drafted OT Max Iheanachor (interest 7.8) in the first round and WR Germie Bernard (interest 9.3, athletic 10) in the second round.
Veteran linebacker Patrick Queen stayed a starter while quarterback Mason Rudolph was likely cut as Aaron Rodgers remained the starter.

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