Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsMonday, June 29, 2026

Bryant McFadden, Arnaz Battle Released By Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers started some early roster cuts by releasing veteran CB Bryant McFadden and WR Arnaz Battle.

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 14: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots is tackled Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 14: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots is tackled Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 14: Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots is tackled Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Getty Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers offseason began after they were eliminated in the Wild Card round of the 2012 NFL playoffs and now they've started making early roster cuts. The Steelers announced they've released CB Bryant McFadden and WR Arnaz Battle.

McFadden’s playing time took a big dip this year so it’s not a major surprise he’s gone. He was playing a lot more special teams throughout the season. Likewise, Battle played a lot of special teams. He didn’t record a reception in his two seasons with the Steelers.

McFadden was originally picked up by the Steelers in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft. Other than one season with the Arizona Cardinals, he's spent his entire NFL career in Pittsburgh.

In other waived TE Miguel Chavis and LB Erik Clanton. They signed CB Myron Rolle, WR Juamorris Stewart and LB Brandon HIcks.

For more on the moves, check out SB Nation’s Steelers blog, Behind The Steel Curtain.

See More:

More in NFL

NFL
Brendan Sorsby gets more bad news, this time from the CFLBrendan Sorsby gets more bad news, this time from the CFL
NFL

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hit another hurdle on his road to the NFL

By Mark Schofield
From SBNationExternal Link
Who wins the AFC West?Who wins the AFC West?
From SBNationExternal Link
By Mark Schofield
NFL
NFL breakout candidates at every position in 2026NFL breakout candidates at every position in 2026
NFL

A team of NFL players poised to have breakout campaigns in 2026.

By Jarrett Bailey
NFL
Lions CB Terrion Arnold faces potential life in prison for alleged kidnappingLions CB Terrion Arnold faces potential life in prison for alleged kidnapping
NFL

The Detroit Lions defender faces a potential sentence of life in prison.

By James Dator
NFL
Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026
NFL

Another setback for the QB.

By James Dator
NFL
WNFC championship game airing Sunday, June 21st from Ford Center in FriscoWNFC championship game airing Sunday, June 21st from Ford Center in Frisco
NFL

The Women’s National Football Conference Championship will air on ESPN2 this weekend.

By RJ Ochoa