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Steelers Waive LB Carnell, Punter Laros, Add WR Wentz

6/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Steelers waived linebacker Daylan Carnell and punter Aidan Laros, then signed wide receiver Levi Wentz.
Carnell, an undrafted Missouri linebacker with 19.5 tackles for loss, and Laros, signed June 9, 2026, were released, leaving punter Cameron Johnston as the only punter.
Wentz, a Kansas senior with 16 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns, joins a group that includes DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., leaving one roster spot open.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s supplemental draft, held after the regular draft each year (the 1990 draft was April 22-23), lets teams trade future picks for immediate talent. Dallas Cowboys, who chose Troy Aikman first overall in 1989 and Emmitt Smith in 1990, have used such trades to reshape rosters. Now the Pittsburgh Steelers consider a supplemental pick for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

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Story summary

The Steelers waived linebacker Daylan Carnell and punter Aidan Laros, then signed wide receiver Levi Wentz.
Carnell, an undrafted Missouri linebacker with 19.5 tackles for loss, and Laros, signed June 9, 2026, were released, leaving punter Cameron Johnston as the only punter.
Wentz, a Kansas senior with 16 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns, joins a group that includes DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., leaving one roster spot open.

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