Montravius Adams: Everything you need to know

The Steelers are releasing Adams on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Adams appeared in 11 regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2024, posting one sack among his 14 tackles. The 29-year-old defensive tackle has 96 games of NFL experience under his belt, split between the Packers, Saints and Steelers. Rookie fifth-round pick Yahya Black out of Iowa projects to take Adams' spot as the backup to Keeanu Benton.

Adams (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports. Per Lauten, Adams is expected to play Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle missed each of the Steelers' past six contests while dealing with a knee issue. Adams will likely take on a rotational role upon his return.

Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Adams was placed on the Steelers' injured reserve Oct. 22 due to a knee injury he suffered against the Jets in Week 7. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he was able to finish the week with consecutive limited practices, he will not be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game. Adams' next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 8.