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Steelers release rookie following preseason struggles

The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived an undrafted rookie following his struggles in the preseason matchup against the New York Jets. On Sunday, the Steelers waived rookie kicker Laith Marjan,.

The have waived an undrafted rookie following his struggles in the against the New York Jets.

On Sunday, the have released backup kicker Laith Marjan

He had no chance to make the team with Chris Boswell in front of him and newly signed

Marjan missed a 44 yard FG on Friday night against

The much more difficult cuts will be made on August 30th — Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) Marjan, who played at East Carolina (2022-2023), South Carolina (2024), and Kansas (2025), made 30 of 34 field goal attempts during his collegiate career, as well as 82 of 84 extra-point attempts.

The undrafted rookie kicker looked solid for the Steelers in the preseason-opening win over the

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