Podcast Episode

Steelers Legendary Beat Writer Predicts SHOCKING Roster Cuts

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Jim Wexell just revealed some surprise cuts for the Steelers 53-man roster — and some of his decisions are going to spark serious debate. From four quarterbacks to Broderick Jones potentially being left off the roster, Pittsburgh has some fascinating decisions ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale against Buffalo.This conversation goes well beyond the box score from the Jets game. Wexell explains why Steelers fans shouldn’t overreact to the offense scoring zero points, why he believes the team could keep four quarterbacks, and what Will Howard and Drew Allar have shown in their first preseason action.We also get into the biggest unanswered questions on the roster — including the battle for the No. 3 wide receiver spot, Roman Wilson’s struggles, Germie Bernard’s opportunity, and what Max Iheanachor’s return to practice could mean for the right tackle position.And then there’s Broderick Jones.Wexell doesn’t hold back on his evaluation of the former first-round pick, explaining why Jones won't make his initial 53-man roster projection. Thursday’s game against Buffalo could provide another critical data point in one of the most surprising roster discussions of Steelers camp.There’s also a major development involving Joey Porter Jr.’s contract negotiations. Wexell provides his perspective on the reported impasse, why the Steelers may be holding firm, and how Pittsburgh has historically handled contract situations involving important players.Plus: Jalen Ramsey is back at practice, Max Iheanachor received first-team reps, the quarterback competition continues to develop, and the Steelers are running out of opportunities to evaluate players before roster decisions become real.This is the kind of Steelers conversation you get when you combine current reporting, firsthand camp observations, roster evaluation and decades of understanding how this organization operates.Subscribe for Steelers insider reporting, training camp coverage, practice observations, player evaluations, roster battles, game analysis and the latest developments from inside Pittsburgh football.Who makes the biggest impact Thursday against Buffalo — Will Howard, Drew Allar, Broderick Jones, Max Iheanachor, Kaleb Johnson or someone else? #Steelers #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFL #NFLNews #SteelersNews #SteelersFootball #SteelersTalk #SteelersPodcast #SteelersInsider #SteelCityInsider #JimWexell #WillHoward #DrewAllar #JoeyPorterJr