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ArticleSteelers GM confirms Max Hurleman, Lew Nichols and more practice squad signingsAugust 31, 2026

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Nicols and Homer led the backfield in two of three preseason games but were squeezed out of the active roster by rookie Eli Heidenreich

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Homer led preseason backfield but lost out to rookie Heidenreich; practice squad depth.

Running back Travis Homer led the backfield in two of three preseason games but was squeezed out of the active roster by rookie Eli Heidenreich, the team's seventh-round selection who also has utility on special teams; Homer signed to practice squad.

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Cut from Steelers roster after appearing to be third RB option.

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Homer projected to make 53-man roster as fourth RB.

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Homer cut despite strong special teams ability and NFL experience.

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Consensus RB3 candidate lost roster spot to seventh-round rookie.

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