PITTSBURGH (WTAJ) -- The Steelers announced they had released 11 players Friday, ahead of the NFL deadline for team's to have their rosters cut down to 53-players, which is Tuesday, August 26th.

Pittsburgh released the following: • Kenny Willekes, linebacker • Jake McQuaide, long snapper • Kam Alexander, defensive back • Quindell Johnson, defensive back • Kyler McMichael, defensive back • Mikey Victor, defensive back • Doug Nestor, offensive line • Julian Pearl, offensive line • Evan Hull, running back • Kevin Foelsch, tight end

The most notable cut is to long snapper Jake McQuaide who was signed earlier in the week in wake of the injury to Christian Kuntz. McQuaide's release suggests Kuntz could be ready to go week one at the Jets.

All released players will be eligi

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