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Predicting the Steelers 53-man roster: Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith trade edition
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The Steelers ' blockbuster acquisitions of ex-Dolphins All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith have flipped both sides of the ball upside down.
Pittsburgh didn't replace Minkah Fitzpatrick in our updated prediction — instead choosing to run with three safeties on the 53-man roster.
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Quarterback (3)
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Will Howard (rookie)
Fullback (1)
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DJ Thomas-Jones (rookie)
Running back (3)
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Kaleb Johnson (rookie)
Wide receiver (6)
Tight end (4)
Offensive tackle (4)
Offensive guard (4)
Center (2)
Defensive tackle (2)
Nose tackle (2)
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Yahya Black (rookie)
Defensive end (2)
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Derrick Harmon (rookie)
Outside linebacker (4)
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Jack Sawyer (rookie)
Inside linebacker (4)
Cornerback (6)
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Darius Slay Jr.
Safety (3)
Kicker (1)
Punter (1)
Long snapper (1)
What's changed?
In our previous 53-man roster prediction , the Steelers carried three tight ends, six cornerbacks, and four safeties — but with the loss of Fitzpatrick and the additions of Ramsey and Smith, one position group had to give.
In our updated projection, the Arthur Smith-led offense opts to keep four tight ends, with TE Connor Heyward earning the fourth spot.
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Ramsey's versatility to play anywhere in the secondary allows the Steelers to roll with just three safeties. Unfortunately, CB Brandin Echols didn't make the final 53-man roster projection.
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