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UNITY TWP., Pa. — The Pittsburgh Steelers released their first depth chart of the 2025 season on Tuesday as the team prepares to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 1 of the preseason on Saturday.
The first depth chart contained relatively few surprises compared to the way the Steelers have been lining up for two weeks of training camp practices in Latrobe.
But here’s some notable items from the release:
The Steelers listed three tight ends in the starting lineup: Pat Freiermuth OR Jonnu Smith at one spot and Darnell Washington at the other. They also included just two wide receivers: DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III.
That’s a chance from years past, when the Steelers usually listed one tight end and three wide receivers as starers.
Behind Austin and Metcalf are veterans Scotty Miller and Robert Woods, with second-year receiver Roman Wilson listed as a third-teamer. Wilson has been working with the starters through most of training camp, but usually when they have three wide receivers on the field, so it’s a bit surprising to see him behind Miller and Woods, but the veterans have largely been more productive than the 2024 second-round pick.
At running back, Kaleb Johnson is the third back listed, behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. Johnson has usually been the second back to work in rotations with the first and second teams. The listing simply could be an example of head coach Mike Tomlin wanting a rookie to earn his stripes.
On defense, Logan Lee is listed ahead of fifth-round pick Yahya Black for the sixth defensive line slot. Black is listed on the depth chart as a nose tackle, and Lee a defensive end, even though they’ve been playing the opposite positions in camp.
After Jalen Ramsey and Mike Tomlin were very coy about his position early in camp, the Steelers have officially codified Ramsey as the team’s slot cornerback, with Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay the starters outside.
There are two other “or” designations on the depth chart: between DeMarvin Leal and Jack Sawyer behind T.J. Watt at outside linebacker and also between punter/holders Cameron Johnston and Corliss Waitman.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Unveil Initial 2025 Preseason Depth Chart
