5 Free Agents the Steelers Could Consider After Roster Cuts

By the end of the day Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have their 53-man roster in place. That doesn’t mean the team will head to Atlanta for the first week of the regular season with that 53-man roster. The Steelers still have some pretty significant roster needs, and we could see the team’s management sign some recently released players.

We’ll take a closer look at these names once teams finish trimming their rosters, but for now, here are five current free agents who could help the Steelers this offseason.

CB Xavien Howard

Aug 11, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

CB Patrick Peterson

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 31: Patrick Peterson #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

C JC Hassenauer

January 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center JC Hassenauer (60) lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs during an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

WR Michael Thomas

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 23: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle from LJ Fort #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

Oct 3, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is unable to catch the ball in the second quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports