Veteran quarterback Landry Jones was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon as part of the team’s attempt to get to a 53-man roster as mandated by the NFL.
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Drafted in the fourth round (115th overall) in 2013, Jones spent five seasons as Ben Roethlisberger’s backup, making five starts and throwing eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.
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The Steelers will carry three quarterbacks for the upcoming season: Roethlisberger, Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph.
Other players released by the team include: punter Matt Wile; running backs Jarvion Franklin; James Summers and Fitzgerald Toussaint; wide receivers Trey Griffey, Quadree Henderson and Tevin Jones; tight ends Bucky Hodges, Pharoah McKever and Christian Scotland-Williamson; offensive linemen Larson Graham, Patrick Morris, Oni Omoile, R.J. Prince, Jake Rodgers and Chris Schleuger; cornerbacks Brian Allen, Dashaun Phillips, Malik Reaves and Jamar Summers; linebackers Keion Adams, Matt Galambos and Farrington Huguenin; and defensive linemen Parker Cothren, Joshua Frazier, Greg Gilmore, Lavon Hooks, Casey Sayles and Kendal Vickers.
In addition, the team designated several players as waived/injured, including: wide receivers Damoun Patterson and Marcus Tucker; offensive lineman Joseph Cheek; safety Malik Golden and linebacker Keith Kelsey.
The team also placed wide receiver Eli Rogers on the reserve/PUP List.
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