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How much roster space can the Steelers afford for special teams players?

As the dead period of the NFL league year has reached its midpoint with teams reporting to training camp in less than three weeks, one of the main topics for discussion now and throughout the preseason will be the players who make the 53-man roster. While the main focus will be on the number of offensive and defensive players, each side of the ball will be broken down into how many players teams keep at every position. For the Steelers, there’s a general feel of what players they usually keep with some leeway based on standout performances.