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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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Who’s Out

Jordan Berry

Sorry, Jordan, but it’s time for you to go. Berry has not been a reliable punter for two years now and his efforts against the Packers was the final straw. Mike Tomlin needs to find himself a new punter by the end of the preseason otherwise, he’s going to be stuck with Berry’s 35-yard kicks.

He’s been given more than his fair share of chances. This is the NFL, punters don’t get more than one chance and Berry has had two and a half. Sorry, but it’s now time to find someone new before it begins to cost the Steelers games.

Justin Hunter

Justin Hunter is a training camp sensation but can never seem to prove himself once a game starts. He’s probably talented enough to make plays in this league, but after years of missed potential, he needs to prove he’s worth a roster spot.

Right now, he hasn’t done so and that’s leaving him as the odd man out when the team makes cuts. He had a strong possibility of making the team this season, but now, he’s almost certain to be a practice squad guy for the second year in Pittsburgh.

Marcus Allen

Marcus Allen is seemingly no where to be found this preseason. Strong potential or not, he isn’t earning a roster spot by sitting on the sidelines. Not playing a single down against the Packers is concerning, and could be a sign that the start of his career will be on the practice squad.

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He was a late-round steal, yes. But in the NFL, and on a team with guys like Terrell Edmunds, Jordan Dangerfield, Nat Behre and Malik Golden playing backup to Sean Davis and Morgan Burnett, Allen needs to prove himself. So far, he hasn’t done so and it could lead to a missed opportunity to make this roster.

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