Steelers make roster move before Week 1 matchup vs. Falcons
Steelers create roster move before Week 1 matchup vs. Falcons.
Steelers create roster move before Week 1 matchup vs. Falcons.
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- What happened
- Why it matters
- The bottom line
Key points
- Slaughter, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2025, has yet to create his NFL debut.
- Slaughter offers the Steelers significant versatility, capable of playing either safety or cornerback on defense, along with his presence as a solid special teamer.
- The move may be related to the availability of cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
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Steelers create roster move before Week 1 matchup vs. Falcons. Andrew Vasquez Steelers Wire.
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers have created a potentially notable roster move ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, elevating an underrated DB from the practice squad.
According to the Steelers' official website, the team has elevated defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster for the Week 1 matchup against the Falcons.
Slaughter, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2025, has yet to create his NFL debut. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers in January 2026 and looked terrific throughout training camp and preseason.
In practice, the move may be related to the availability of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (back), who was listed as questionable for the Week 1 matchup against the Falcons. If Porter doesn't suit up on Sunday, whether that's related to his injury or contract situation, the Steelers may have wanted to shore up their cornerback depth for the season opener by elevating Slaughter.
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