UPDATE, 4:10 p.m.: According to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport, Robert Woods requested his release from the practice squad Tuesday, and reportedly only wants to keep playing if he\u2019s on a 53-man roster somewhere.<\/p>\n
#Steelers<\/a> WR Robert Woods asked for and was granted his release from Steelers practice squad, and a source says he only wants to continue playing if he\u2019s on a 53-man roster and playing. <\/p>\n The #Steelers<\/a> handled the request solidly and understood.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Our original story is below.<\/p>\n After signing Jon Rhattigan<\/a> early Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a corresponding move Tuesday afternoon to clear a spot on the practice squad for the veteran linebacker.<\/p>\n Wide receiver Robert Woods is the odd man out. The Steelers announced the move moments ago, cutting Woods for the second time in just over a week.<\/p>\n Woods was let go as part of the final roster cuts<\/a> last week. The Steelers had signed him to a one-year, $2 million deal in late April, shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. But throughout the summer he was surpassed by wide receiver Scotty Miller, leading to him being the odd man out when it came to a spot on the Steelers\u2019 53-man roster.<\/p>\n Ultimately, he circled back to the practice squad, even though he reportedly garnered interest elsewhere.<\/p>\n Now, he\u2019s back on the open market as the Steelers have cut ties with him on the practice squad, opening up a slot for Rhattigan, who worked out for the team Monday and adds more ILB depth to it.<\/p>\n Prior to getting cut ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, Woods underwhelmed throughout training camp and the preseason. Playing 69 snaps in three preseason games, he hauled in just one pass for six yards. It was his only target of the preseason.<\/p>\n Known as a physical blocker in the slot and a dependable receiving option, Woods\u2019 impact as a blocker never really showed up during the summer or in the preseason. He graded out at just a 47.0 overall from Pro Football Focus<\/a>, which included a poor 52.3 run-blocking grade.<\/p>\n