PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – There were a few recognizable names on the list from a undrafted rookie starter in Beanie Bishop to a Rams Super Bowl champ in Robert Woods to a third-round pick in DeMarvin Leal, plus special teams corner James Pierre and safety Chuck Clark. The Steelers released the final 14 players to get down to 53.
The list of those released
· DB Beanie Bishop (had 4 interceptions as undrafted rookie in ’24)
· S Chuck Clark (FA, former Ravens safety saw significant preseason time)
· DB James Pierre (key special teams player the last 2 years)
· OLB/DL DeMarvin Leal (2022 3rd round pick played 28 games)
· WR Robert Woods (FA, 683 career receptions, 8,233 yards)
· OLB Eku Leota (2024 Steelers practice squad)
· OT Dylan Cook (last couple of seasons on/off Steelers active roster)
· RB Trey Sermon (Steelers were 4th different NFL team in 5th season)
· WR De’Shawn Williams (undrafted out of Indiana)
· S Sebastian Castro (undrafted out of Iowa, had moments in camp)
· DB Donte Kent (7th round pick missed most of camp with injury)
· G Max Scharping (played in 2 games in only year with Steelers)
· DL Domenique Davis (injured, signed to Futures contract in January)
· WR Brandon Johnson (injured, former Broncos WR)
Defensive back Cory Trice was placed on the Reserve/Injured List (Designated to return)