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Steelers Cut Anthony McFarland, Justin Layne

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their final round of roster cuts.

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their 53-man roster, cutting three more players. Before the 4 p.m. deadline, Anthony McFarland, Justin Layne and Trent Scott were released by the team.

McFarland was on the fringe of being cut all throughout training camp. He made a few nice plays during the team's three preseason games. McFarland recorded the second most carries of any Steeler (11) and totaled 63 yards. He added a pair of catches for 14 yards as well. 

But it proved to be too little, too late for the two-year veteran, who has just 36 career carries to his name. The rapid rise of the undrafted free agent, Warren seems to have pushed McFarland out of the picture. 

Layne, a former third-round pick, was entering his fourth season and competing with James Pierre for the final cornerback spot. Scott is expected to return to the team after players are placed on injured reserve. They do not need to pass through waivers because of their veteran status. 

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STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper. He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press. During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general. 

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