Jack Markowski· Aug 20, 2026
Markowski expects Steelers WR Brandon Smith to miss the 53-man roster, be released at final cuts, and land on Pittsburgh's practice squad if healthy.
“Smith feels like a practice squad lock should he be relatively healthy”
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Brandon Smith to make the roster
“Assuming he is released at final roster cuts and another team doesn't pick him up, however, Smith feels like a practice squad lock should he be relatively healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brandon Smith to make the roster
“his chances to crack the 53-man roster might be all but gone at this point”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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