Will Howard, once considered a fringe Day 2 to early Day 3 QB prospect, found himself unselected until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft — an unforeseen circumstance the Steelers would ultimately alleviate.

Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers having an NFL Draft weekend that “went well,” the team isn’t taking off for “Victory Monday” just yet. The Steelers announced on Monday that they are releasing nose tackle Montravius Adams and defensive back Ryan Watts.

For the better part of two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers were defined by stability. That began with Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback play from Ben Roethlisberger and extended to a consistent, hard-nosed defense that mirrored head coach Mike Tomlin’s personality.