Pittsburgh Steelers Release Three Injured Players From Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig and outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon from injured reserve with injury settlements, making them free agents eligible to sign with other teams once healthy. Lemonious-Craig, who was signed following a rookie minicamp tryout and showed promise during training camp, suffered a lower-body injury that derailed his progress. Jeremiah Moon, a depth player and special teamer who was active for most of the 2024 season, also sustained an injury and was released with a settlement. Additionally, the Steelers waived defensive tackle Jacob Slade with an injury designation after he suffered a knee injury during training camp; if unclaimed on waivers, he will revert to injured reserve and could receive a similar settlement. Slade, a Michigan State product, had been with the Steelers' practice squad and offseason roster but never appeared in a regular-season game. These roster moves reflect the Steelers' ongoing adjustments during preseason amid efforts to finalize their team ahead of the regular season.