As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue tuning their roster ahead of the upcoming campaign, several recent arrivals and depth contributors have officially received their jersey numbers.
According to longtime Steelers reporter Alan Saunders on X, the team has six updated uniform assignments. He detailed the new numbers for veteran pass-catchers and key developmental pieces across the offense and defense.
Tight end Robert Tonyan: No. 85
Running back Lew Nichols III: No. 31
Cornerback Doneiko Slaughter: No. 40
Cornerback Car’lin Vigers: No. 42
Outside linebacker: Bradyn Swinson: No. 57
Wide receiver Brandon Johnson: No. 89
Headlining the changes is veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, who claims No. 85. The big-bodied target brings valuable experience to Pittsburgh's tight end room. He offers depth and reliable intermediate hands.
Some new #Steelers uniform numbers
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 2, 2026
Robert Tonyan is now 85
Lew Nichols is 31
Doneiko Slaughter is 40
Car’lin Vigers is 42
Bradyn Swinton is 57
Brandon Johnson is 89
On the outside, receiver Brandon Johnson in No. 89, rounding out the offensive skill group changes alongside running back Lew Nichols III, who takes over No. 31.
On the defensive side of the ball, defensive back Doneiko Slaughter secures No. 40, while corner Car’lin Vigers steps into No. 42.
Linebacker Bradyn Swinton completes the update, donning No. 57 as he works to establish a role along the front seven.
While uniform changes are a routine part of roster building, these assignments mark an important milestone for players looking to carve out clear roles in Pittsburgh. For veterans like Tonyan and Johnson, securing permanent numbers reflects their integration into the scheme.
For younger players like Slaughter, Vigers, Swinton, and Nichols, locking in their digits brings them one step closer to earning themselves an opportunity to prove themselves further on the field.
As practice reps ramp up, fans can now officially track these Steelers by their new numbers on the field.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers reveal updated uniform numbers for 6 new roster additions