Steelers Announce Final 53-Man Roster for 2025 Season – Fans Shocked by Surprise Cuts
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Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Initial 53-Man Roster
Offense
Quarterbacks (4)
- Will Howard
- Aaron Rodgers
- Mason Rudolph
- Skylar Thompson
Running Backs (3)
- Kenneth Gainwell
- Kaleb Johnson
- Jaylen Warren
Wide Receivers (6)
- Calvin Austin III
- DK Metcalf
- Scotty Miller
- Ben Skowronek
- Roman Wilson
Tight Ends (3)
- Pat Freiermuth
- Jonnu Smith
- Darnell Washington
Tight End/Fullback (1)
- Connor Heyward
Offensive Line (9)
- Calvin Anderson
- Spencer Anderson
- Troy Fautanu
- Zach Frazier
- Broderick Jones
- Ryan McCollum
- Mason McCormick
- Andrus Peat
- Isaac Seumalo
Defense
Defensive Line (6)
- Keeanu Benton
- Yahya Black
- Daniel Ekuale
- Derrick Harmon
- Cameron Heyward
- Logan Lee
- Isaiah Loudermilk
- Ezi Otomewo
Linebackers (8)
- Carson Bruener
- Malik Harrison
- Nick Herbig
- Alex Highsmith
- Cole Holcomb
- Patrick Queen
- Jack Sullivan
- T.J. Watt
- Payton Wilson
Defensive Backs (7)
- Bradon Echols
- DeShon Elliott
- Donte Jackson
- Miles Killebrew
- Joey Porter Jr.
- Jalen Ramsey
- Darius Slay
- Juan Thornhill
Special Teams (3)
- K: Chris Boswell
- LS: Christian Kuntz
- P: Corliss Waitman
Quick Take
- Offense: Aaron Rodgers leads a revamped QB room with Howard and Rudolph, while Metcalf bolsters a deep WR corps. The O-line, anchored by Frazier and Jones, looks solid but untested.
- Defense: T.J. Watt headlines a ferocious linebacker group, supported by a stout D-line with Heyward and Benton. The secondary, featuring Ramsey and Slay, aims to lock down opposing passing attacks.
- Special Teams: Boswell remains a reliable kicker, with Waitman stepping up as punter.
- Looking Ahead: Injuries and waiver claims could shuffle the roster before Week 1. Keep an eye on potential IR returns or veteran additions.
This roster reflects the latest from Steelers.com and NFL updates as of 03:08 PM +07 on August 27, 2025. Stay tuned for any last-minute moves!
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Pittsburgh, PA — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense.
At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action.
Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans:
“I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.”
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.











