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Steelers cut ties with veteran QB in new 53-man roster prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the middle of a quarterback conundrum, likely forcing the team to cut a veteran signal caller when the final 53-man roster is due.

Featuring plenty of surprising decisions, such as the battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, an undrafted free agent center beating out Ryan McCollum, Eli Heidenreich finding a spot thanks to his positional versatility, or even a surprising injured reserve placement, here’s a look at our updated Steelers 53-man prediction.

Offense

Quarterbacks (3)

  • Aaron Rodgers
  • Will Howard
  • Drew Allar (rookie)

Running backs (4)

  • Jaylen Warren
  • Rico Dowdle
  • Kaleb Johnson
  • Eli Heidenreich (rookie)

Wide receiver (6)

  • DK Metcalf
  • Michael Pittman Jr.
  • Roman Wilson
  • Germie Bernard (rookie)
  • Ben Skowronek
  • Kaden Wetjen (rookie)

Tight end (3)

  • Pat Freiermuth
  • Darnell Washington
  • Robert Tonyan

Fullback (1)

  • Riley Nowakowski (rookie)

Offensive tackle (3)

  • Troy Fautanu
  • Dylan Cook
  • Max Iheanachor (rookie)

Note: Broderick Jones is placed injured reserve in this scenario.

Offensive guard (4)

  • Mason McCormick
  • Spencer Anderson
  • Brock Hoffman
  • Gennings Dunker (rookie)

Center (2)

  • Zach Frazier
  • Greg Crippen (rookie)

Defense

Defensive line (6)

  • Cameron Heyward
  • Keeanu Benton
  • Derrick Harmon
  • Yahya Black
  • Sebastian Joseph-Day
  • Esezi Otomewo

Linebacker (4)

  • Patrick Queen
  • Payton Wilson
  • Cole Holcomb
  • Malik Harrison

Edge rusher (4)

  • T.J. Watt
  • Nick Herbig
  • Alex Highsmith
  • Jack Sawyer

Cornerback (6)

  • Joey Porter Jr.
  • Jamel Dean
  • Brandin Echols
  • Asante Samuel Jr.
  • Donte Kent
  • Daylen Everette (rookie)

Safety (4)

  • Jalen Ramsey
  • DeShon Elliott
  • Jaquan Brisker
  • Robert Spears-Jennings (rookie)

Special teams

Kicker (1)

  • Chris Boswell

Punter (1)

  • Cameron Johnston

Long snapper (1)

  • Christian Kuntz

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 53-man roster prediction update: Howard beats out Rudolph

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