Steelers’ QB Overload Weakens Defense | Pittsburgh Steelers News

The Steelers made a bold, controversial move by keeping four quarterbacks — including Will Howard, Drew Allar, and Mason Rudolph — which forced them to cut inside linebacker Elandon Roberts, a key run-stopper who impressed in camp. While the decision seems aimed at quarterback depth, it’s now looking like a risky trade-off: with young QBs like Will Levis and Joe Milton still available on practice squads, Pittsburgh could’ve bolstered their offense without sacrificing defensive talent. The league’s shifting landscape suggests they may have overestimated their need for developmental QBs — and now, the team must hope their QB gamble pays off while their defense suffers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1b27dc9618eb275