The trade idea might not initially make sense for the Steelers, who hitched their wagon to former NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers last offseason. But Rodgers is 42 years old and is coming off a brutal two-year stretch with the Jets. Richardson is still just 23 and relatively cheap -- even for backup QB standards.

The Steelers are only keeping Aaron Rodgers for season. His successor for next season could come in the form of a trade.

After their preseason wrapped up on Thursday night, one AFC rival cut a former Colts draft pick at running back.

Hull was the Colts’ fifth-round pick out of Northwestern in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has just one rush attempt in his career for a yard, but the 5-foot-10, 210-pound running back impressed with above-average athleticism.

That’s why many Steelers insiders believe general manager Omar Khan may not be finished building this roster. On social media, Steelers media personality Chris Mueller revealed that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce could be available. He believes he actually is available already, which could be a huge win for Khan and the Steelers.

The Steelers signed 16 players to their practice squad on Wednesday, all of who were with the team during training camp and the preseason. Practice squad by position:

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed running back Trey Sermon to the practice squad, the team announced. Sermon stood out in the preseason, notching 50 yards on 10 rushes and a touchdown while adding eight receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown.

The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 11 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.