Steelers Start Roster Cuts

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have announced their first cuts to their roster. Eight players have been released: Madre Harper, Nevelle Clarke, James Nyamawaya, B.T. Potter, Kuony Deng, Rex Sunahara, Forrest Rhyne and Dan Chisena. The Steelers will have more cuts to make to get to 53 and have until Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. to make the rest of their decisions. The team currently has 82 players on the roster.