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Curt Popejoy

Steelers updated 53-man roster projection at Week 3 of the preseason

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The Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up the preseason on Sunday with a showdown with the Detroit Lions and the big storyline is the battle for the starting quarterback position. It’s come down to the wire and the team is going to use this week’s game for final evaluation. Here is our updated roster projection ahead of the final game and the start of the regular season.

Quarterbacks

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  • Mitch Trubisky
  • Mason Rudolph
  • Kenny Pickett

Running backs

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  • Najee Harris
  • Benny Snell Jr.
  • Anthony McFarland Jr.
  • Derek Watt (FB)
  • Jaylen Warren

Wide receivers

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  • Diontae Johnson
  • Chase Claypool
  • George Pickens
  • Calvin Austin III
  • Gunner Olszweski
  • Tyler Vaughns

Tight ends

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  • Pat Freiermuth
  • Zach Gentry
  • Connor Heyward

Offensive line

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  • Chukwuma Okorafor (T)
  • Mason Cole (G/C)
  • John Leglue (T)
  • Dan Moore Jr. (T)
  • James Daniels (G/C)
  • Kevin Dotson (G)
  • J.C. Hassenauer (C)
  • Kendrick Green (G/C)

Defensive line

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  • Cam Heyward
  • Tyson Alualu
  • Larry Ogunjobi
  • Chris Wormley
  • Montravius Adams
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk
  • DeMarvin Leal
  • Khalil Davis

Linebackers

  • Devin Bush (ILB)
  • Myles Jack (ILB)
  • Marcus Allen (ILB)
  • Mark Robinson (ILB)
  • Robert Spillane (ILB)
  • T.J. Watt (OLB)
  • Alex Highsmith (OLB)
  • Daniel Tuszuka (OLB)
  • Hamiclar Rashed (OLB)

Cornerbacks

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  • Levi Wallace
  • Cameron Sutton
  • Arthur Maulet
  • Ahkello Witherspoon

Safeties

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  • Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • Terrell Edmunds
  • Damontae Kazee
  • Tre Norwood

Special teams

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  • Chris Boswell (K)
  • Pressley Harvin III (P)
  • Christian Kuntz (LS)
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