Five Steelers on the roster bubble loom large as August cuts near. Skylar Thompson, Mark Robinson, Ben Skowronek, Corliss Waitman, and DeMarvin Leal are the five most likely to land with another team if Pittsburgh moves on. Thompson showed splash in camp, but Will Howard’s health could keep him in danger of being released. Robinson’s veteran ILB presence could be a magnet for teams in need of depth. Skowronek’s value hinges on special teams, while Waitman could hook on as a clear-cut option elsewhere, and Leal’s development may prompt a fresh start in a different scheme.

For fantasy minds, these names signal potential late-round adds or waiver-wire streams depending on where they land. Thompson could become a rookie quarterback prospect in another room, Robinson could become a rotational defender in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme, Skowronek might latch on as a punt returner and occasional target, Waitman could upgrade a stagnant kicking game, and Leal could unlock a new role with a system that fits his skill set. The stage is set for several surprise moves as teams hit final rosters.

These cut-downs matter beyond Pittsburgh, as each player’s next destination could shift depth charts across the league and open up fantasy upside in the weeks that follow.