Pittsburgh’s 53-man roster flushed out, but Week 1 vs Jets will hinge on how quickly roles gel behind a familiar core. Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson stand out as early-reserve targets, with Darnell Washington and Connor Hayward shaping a versatile, compact offense. Surprises surfaced on defense: Chuck Clark’s departure reopens safety depth and pushes open competition at several spots, while Will Howard’s trajectory remains unclear as Will Howard and Skyler Thompson linger around IR timelines.

The WR slate remains crowded but uneven for fantasy value. Tre Palmer and Malachi Corley drew interest, yet Pittsburgh has shown commitment to allocating opportunities to the players they bring in. Jacoby Myers’ name popped up in conversation as a potential late‑summer rumor, while George Pickens remains a marquee asset who could benefit from a sharper overall offensive plan. All told, fantasy managers should monitor the waiver landscape and possible late‑ROSTER bumps as Week 1 approaches.