The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving on from the former Eagles wide receiver.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to trim their roster from 90 to 53 ahead of the final deadline, and are starting to narrow their wide receiver room. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the team has released veteran Quez Watkins.
Watkins signed with the Steelers during free agency and was viewed as a top candidate to take over as the team's No. 2 wideout alongside George Pickens. After an impressive Organized Team Activities and minicamp showing, his play took a step backward. His struggles were highlighted by two poor decisions as a punt returner in the opening preseason game, followed by a muffed punt later in the game.
Watkins, 26, now hits the open market with an opportunity to land elsewhere. The speedster spent the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, catching 98 passes for 1,249 yards and six touchdowns. As for the Steelers wideout room, they will continue to narrow their choices and cut players. George Pickens, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin look to be the three who lead the pack, with rookie Roman Wilson hopeful to return for the regular season from an ankle sprain. Millers and Fitzpatrick are likely right on the verge of a roster spot., and former players like Miles Boykin and Allen Robinson hitting the open market after being cut by the New York Giants.
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