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Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 players who moved their way into the roster, 3 who moved out

By Noah Strackbein

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Justin Hunter #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers cannot come up with a catch on a pass from Ben Roethlisberger #7 in the first quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field on November 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Justin Hunter #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers cannot come up with a catch on a pass from Ben Roethlisberger #7 in the first quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field on November 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 01: Isaiah Crowell #34 of the Cleveland Browns rushes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on January 1, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 01: Isaiah Crowell #34 of the Cleveland Browns rushes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on January 1, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Who’s In

Daniel McCullers

Daniel McCullers is on his last shot in Pittsburgh but man oh man is he making the most of it. The big man in the middle is proving to be one of the strong points to this defense. Playing behind Javon Hargrave, McCullers is earning his roster spot, and making enough noise to add more reps to his regular season.

He needs to earn every penny of whatever contract he receives after this season. If that’s in Pittsburgh or another NFL team, there’s no guarantee he’s making much. So, he’s taking it into his hands to make the Steelers roster and earn his money. Which is fine, because he’s dominating offensive lines on his way.

Matthew Thomas

Somehow the undrafted rookie out of Florida State is the best inside linebacker outside of Vince Williams. Tyler Matakevich and Jon Bostic have been less than impressive this preseason, leaving worry as to who’s earning the starting job.

Well, right now, it should be Thomas and L.J. Fort fighting for the gig. They’ve played the best, and have missed the fewest tackles. Even if they’re the most inexperienced, they’re easily the most reliable. One of them is going to make this team, and right now, it’s Thomas.

Coty Sensabaugh 

Coty Sensabaugh is fighting with five safeties to see who should make the roster. Right now, he needs to beat out Nat Behre, Jordan Dangerfield, Malik Golden and Marcus Allen to earn the final secondary spot on this team.

Through two preseason games, he’s proven to be the one worthy of the placement. He’s come up with big plays in two games and is being looked at as a veteran leader to the second-team. If he continues to play like this, he’s going to find himself on the roster. No matter who he needs to beat out.

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