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Steelers elevate S Elijah Riley to 53-man roster, cut Josh Jackson

Steelers elevate S Elijah Riley to 53-man roster, Cut Josh Jackson This is a 2022 photo of Elijah Riley of the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football team. This image reflects the Pittsburgh Steelers active roster as of Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) (WPXI/AP)

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have elevated safety Elijah Riley from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and have cut cornerback Josh Jackson, the team announced on Saturday.

Riley was elevated to the active/inactive roster for three games already from the practice squad against the Saints, Bills, and Buccaneers. As a result, if the Steelers wanted to get him on the field again, he would have to be signed to the 53-man roster.

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