The Steelers released Cameron Johnston after an unexpected punt-battle with Corliss Waitman, leaving fantasy managers and fans surprised that Johnston didn’t win the job.

Waitman now looks set to handle Pittsburgh’s punting duties, with contract dynamics and veteran stability cited by some as the reason for the move. Reactions ranged from outrage to defense of the cap/ploy choices, and one fan even suggested the club prioritized contract leverage over flat-out kicking talent.

The fallout centers on field position, hang time, and the potential draft-cap angle of the move, while Johnston becomes a free agent. For fantasy purposes, the change matters mostly in leagues that credit punting or special-teams KS; otherwise, day-to-day fantasy impact remains modest unless Waitman’s numbers swing dramatically.