PITTSBURGH – The Jacksonville Jaguars are beginning the process of cutting down their 90-man roster, which includes releasing former Pittsburgh Steelers starter and first-round pick Terrell Edmunds, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Edmunds signed with the Jaguars this offseason after finishing last season with the Tennessee Titans. He was the Steelers’ first-round pick in 2018 and spent five seasons in Pittsburgh before heading to Philadelphia to sign with the Eagles in 2023. He played just seven games with the Eagles before being traded to Tennessee, where he finished the season.

Edmunds started 75 of Pittsburgh’s 79 games, recording 410 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, five sacks and five interceptions. He was the running mate alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick and was a candidate to continue that role in Pittsburgh last season before deciding to sign with the Eagles.

Last season, he recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and one interception in 16 games with four starts.

According to Rapoport, Edmunds is considered a candidate for the Jaguars’ practice squad.

Although Edmunds was a solid member of the Steelers defense during his time in Pittsburgh, the team likely won’t consider bringing him back. With DeShon Elliott stepping in as the starter alongside Fitzpatrick and Damontae Kazee working as the backup, the team doesn’t have much depth available. Add in Miles Killebrew and possibly rookie Ryan Watts, and the spot is likely filled to capacity.

Edmunds could find a new home before being cleared off the waivers tomorrow afternoon. If he is not claimed by another team, he can sign with Jacksonville or another team’s practice squad. From there, he will look to return to an active roster over the course of the season, but will have to wait for an opportunity to present itself before he can play in the 2024 season.

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