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

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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