Steelers Release Former First Rounder, Headlining 4 Roster Moves: Report

Getty The Pittsburgh Steelers have released safety Terrell Edmunds ahead of NFL Week 10.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing veteran safety Terrell Edmunds and running back Jonathan Ward ahead of Week 10, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Edmunds began his career as a former first-round pick of the Steelers in 2018, spending his first five seasons in Pittsburgh. From there, he split time in Philadelphia, Tennessee and Jacksonville before rejoining the Steelers in 2024.

Edmunds has mainly appeared on special teams for head coach Mike Tomlin this season (82 snaps), although he’s also played a rotational role on defense with 63 snaps over five appearances.

The 27-year-old safety is a candidate to return on the practice squad, as is Ward.

After beginning the 2024 campaign with the practice squad, Ward was eventually signed to the active roster after a string of elevations as a special teamer and rotational running back. A former undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, the 27-year-old ball carrier has bounced around the NFL with stints in Arizona, Cleveland, New York (Jets) and Tennessee.

Steelers Activate LB Tyler Matakevich & WR Ben Skowronek for Week 10 vs. Commanders

Taking Edmunds and Ward’s respective spots on the 53-man roster are core special teamers Tyler Matakevich and Ben Skowronek, per Schefter.

The former is a linebacker by trade and has become a fan favorite in Pittsburgh. Matakevich began his career as a seventh-round selection of the Steelers in 2016. Like Edmunds, he left for a time before returning in 2024.

Matakevich has logged 65 career regular season appearances and four playoff appearances for Pittsburgh over four seasons and change with the organization. He also spent another four campaigns with the Buffalo Bills.

Skowronek is a wide receiver that first joined the Steelers in late August after three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He played two games with Pittsburgh before suffering a shoulder injury.

Similar to Matakevich, Skowronek has and can chip in at his natural position but should mostly be expected to contribute on special teams — where he’s already registered 23 snaps in 2024.

Both Matakevich and Skowronek will be eligible to suit up versus the Washington Commanders in Week 10.

Steelers Are Relatively Healthy Heading Into Difficult Week 10 Clash With Commanders

The 7-2 Commanders are a completely new franchise with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, and this should be a difficult test for the 6-2 Steelers on November 10.

On the bright side, Pittsburgh enters the matchup with a mostly clean bill of health.

Outside of edge rusher Nick Herbig (hamstring), there are no injury designations for the Steelers in Week 10. Herbig has been ruled out once again, but Pittsburgh did trade for veteran Preston Smith in order to bolster the position.

Rookie center Zach Frazier will make his return against Washington, as well as backup quarterback Justin Fields — should the Steelers need him — and role players like the aforementioned Matakevich and Skowronek.

On the Commanders side, trade acquisition and veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not play due to a hamstring injury. Starting running back Brian Robinson has also been ruled out with a hamstring injury, as has tight end Colson Yankoff, and offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas has been ruled out with an ankle issue.

Kicker Austin Seibert and starting right tackle Andrew Wylie were also labeled as “questionable” to play in Week 10 with right hip and shoulder injuries, respectively.

Speaking strictly about player health and absences, the advantage arrow points toward the Steelers.