The Pittsburgh Steelers are reuniting with a cornerback that they previously waived at the beginning of the week. Per an announcement from the Steelers, they have re-signed Doneiko Slaughter to their practice squad after he cleared waivers.
Former Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, ending a short stay on the 53-man roster that never really left the margins of special teams, via the NFL transaction wire.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed DB Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to the active roster. The Steelers also elevated RB Lew Nichols to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 4 against the Browns.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a slew of roster moves before their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots. Per an announcement from the Steelers, they've elevated defensive back Doneiko Slaughter and running back Travis Homer from the practice squad while placing wide receiver Max Hurleman on the practice squad/injured list.
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On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Doneiko Slaughter has been elevated ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Slaughter had some strong outings during the preseason, and the Steelers managed to retain him on their practice squad following roster cuts.
The NFL has fined Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Doneiko Slaughter $4,917 for unsportsmanlike conduct, a penalty stemming from taunting in the team’s preseason finale and announced as the club prepares for its regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
Doneiko Slaughter had barely settled into his new spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ practice squad before the NFL relayed some harsh news. The cornerback
As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason comes to a close, there will, unfortunately, not be enough spots on the 53-man roster for everyone they want to retain.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are now two weeks into 2026 training camp, as the next few practices will involve preparing for their first preseason game of the year.