Steelers Roster 2022: A Comprehensive Look

The Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced earlier this spring, and with the new season just around the corner, fans are eager to get a glimpse of the team's roster for the upcoming year. As we approach the start of the regular season, let's take a closer look at some of the key players who will be taking the field for the black and gold.

Injured Reserve

Unfortunately, several players have been placed on injured reserve ahead of the new season. These include:

* Renell Wren NT

* Cory Trice CB

* Chapelle Russell OLB

* Elijah Riley SS

* Keanu Neal SS

* Cole Holcomb ILB

* Alfonzo Graham RB

* Kwon Alexander ILB

These players will be out for the start of the season, but are expected to return to action as they recover from their injuries.

Coaching Staff

The Steelers have also announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season. This includes:

* Darrel Young, Director of Player Development

* Rodain Delus, Strength and Conditioning Assistant

* Marcel Pastoor, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

* Garrett Giemont, Senior Conditioning Coordinator

* Danny Smith, Special Teams Coordinator

* Jason Brooks, Defensive Quality Control

* Gerald Alexander, Assistant Defensive Backs

* Isaac Williams, Assistant Offensive Line

* Eddie Faulkner, Interim Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

Undrafted Free Agent Additions

The Steelers have also made some key additions to their roster through undrafted free agency. These include:

* Pittsburgh traded their third-round selection (80th overall) to Carolina in exchange for a third-round selection (93rd overall) and a fourth-round selection (132nd overall)

* Pittsburgh traded their first-round selection (17th overall) and fourth-round selection (120th overall) to New England in exchange for New England's first-round selection (14th overall)

* Pittsburgh traded their seventh-round selection (234th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for wide receiver Allen Robinson and Los Angeles' seventh-round selection (251st overall)

* Pittsburgh traded their sixth-round selection to Denver in exchange for linebacker Malik Reed and a seventh-round selection

* Pittsburgh traded their fifth-round selection to Seattle in exchange for cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon

* Chicago traded their own second-round selection to Pittsburgh in exchange for wide receiver Chase Claypool

These additions will likely have a significant impact on the Steelers' roster as they look to improve upon last season's performance.

2023 NFL Draft

As we head into the new season, fans are also eagerly anticipating the 2023 NFL Draft. The Steelers hold several picks throughout the draft and are expected to make some key selections in order to bolster their roster.

For more information on the Steelers' preseason schedule and roster, be sure to check out our main article: 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft.

Steelers roster 2022