Pittsburgh Steelers announce multiple roster moves ahead of New Orleans Saints game

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced several roster moves made coming off their bye week before their Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints. Veteran linebacker Ryan Anderson was released on Tuesday, along with practice squad kicker Nick Sciba. In addition to the players released by the team, the Steelers signed former Tennessee Volunteers receiver Josh Malone to their practice squad.

Steelers make roster moves before Saints showdown

Anderson appeared in five games for Pittsburgh this season, but only recorded one tackle — for a loss — during his time on the field. A former second round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Anderson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Washington Commanders. There he totaled 86 tackles (seven for loss), six sacks and five forced fumbles.

Last year, Anderson was with the New York Giants on a one-year, $1.12 million deal. However, he made headlines when he faced a six-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. He did not record a stat in 2021 with the Giants.

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Malone, a former fourth-round draft pick in 2017 by the Bengals, brings a bit more depth to the practice squad and receiver room as a whole. Malone’s previous NFL stop was the Tennessee Titans, which he joined during the 2022 offseason. He has played in 26 games with seven starts, with 11 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.