The Pittsburgh Steelers are working their way down to their 53-man roster, cutting two more players before the 4 p.m. deadline.
According to reports, the Steelers have cut defensive tackle Henry Mondeaux and offensive lineman Adrian Ealy.
Ealy signed with the team with two weeks left in the preseason. He was a long shot to make the roster, but the team was hoping something stuck as they continued to search for offensive line help.
Mondeaux is a top practice squad candidate for the Steelers after spending the last three years in Pittsburgh. The team's deep defensive line depth made it difficult for him to stick, but he provides versatility within the group and has special teams ability. He's a likely candidate to be a reserve for "what if" situations during the season.
Center John McCollum was a part of the latest round of cuts as well. The third-year offensive lineman played 13 games for Detroit Lions last season and is a prime candidate for the practice squad according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McCollum was a waiver wire addition for the Steelers last summer after the Lions released him.
The Steelers have now reportedly cut seven players and have 20 more remaining to get to 53.
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