Waitman, Steelers punter, briefly beat Johnston in Pittsburgh’s camp before Johnston moved to Buffalo; his note appears here as context to Buffalo’s decision to pursue Johnston and the broader punting landscape.

Waitman battled Johnston for the Steelers’ punting gig, with preseason numbers showing a back-and-forth: Johnston had mixed results, while Waitman posted solid distance in some games. Johnston ultimately won the job in Pittsburgh before moving to Buffalo, highlighting the depth chart volatility.

Waitman is the current No. 3 for Pittsburgh, stepping into the punter role after a season-start injury. This entry frames his 2025 role as the continuation of a Steelers No. 3 punter lineage that has included a mix of veterans and recent call-ups, highlighting his immediate impact on field position and the team’s special teams balance.

Corliss Waitman wore No. 8 in 2024, a unique twist in a No. 8 lineage anchored by Rodgers. As a punter, his fantasy impact is indirect but could influence fantasy outcomes through field-position-driven scoring and potential punt-return dynamics in dynasty setups.

Corliss Waitman wore No. 10 in 2021; while a punter rather than a regular fantasy asset, his inclusion completes the No. 10 lineage and reminds managers of the number’s broader Steelers heritage.