Explaining the Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster, and why it makes sense

Explaining the Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster

By Edward Hunt | Sep 5, 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 30: Joshua Dobbs #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after rushing for a 3 yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during a preseason game on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

2 of 6

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 25: Justin Hunter #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 32 yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans during their preseason game on August 25, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Fullback

1. Roosevelt Nix

Nix will be the team’s fullback after a successful 2017 that included a pro bowl and a four-year contract.

Wide Receiver

1. Antonio Brown

2. Juju Smith-Schuster

3. James Washington

4. Justin Hunter

5. Ryan Switzer

6. Darius Heyward-Bey

The Steelers really kept four receivers and two special teamers. Heyward-Bey will be needed on kick and punt coverage and Switzer will be the return man on punts and kicks. The top two receivers are obvious. Washington should be a solid number three once he gets healthy. Hunter made the team again because of a good preseason and his size.

Home/Steelers News