{
  "id": 4463931,
  "title": "Steelers make most obvious roster cut yet in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/steelers-make-most-obvious-roster-cut-yet-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:11:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-most-obvious-roster-cut-171123950.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have made the most noticeable roster move yet in 2026 by releasing one of their backup linebackers, Malik Harrison. This decision follows the earlier release of fan-favorite Elandon Roberts, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Harrison, who was owed $4.75 million this year, had struggled to meet expectations on the field despite signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the Steelers in 2025. Harrison, who previously played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2020 to 2024, made only nine starts last season, recording a total of 41 combined tackles and two tackles for loss. The Steelers' move to cut Harrison will provide them with approximately $4.75 million in cap space. The Steelers Wire will continue to provide updates throughout roster cutdown day, including practice squad signings. For the latest Steelers news, follow TheSteelersWire on X and like their Facebook page.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with struggling linebacker Malik Harrison, opening up a solid amount of cap space on roster cutdown day.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steelers release backup linebacker Malik Harrison",
    "Harrison owed $4.75M this year, struggled on field",
    "Move creates $4.75M cap space for Steelers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Packers trading for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson at final roster cutdowns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/packers-trading-for-steelers-rb-kaleb-johnson-at-final-roster-cutdowns",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:50:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}