The Pittsburgh Steelers waived/injured OT Gareth Warren on Tuesday, the team announced. It was the corresponding move for Pittsburgh signing EDGE Kenny Willekes.
An undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood, Warren made the team after a successful tryout at Pittsburgh’s rookie minicamp. Working primarily as a third-string offensive tackle, he logged 48 snaps in the preseason, 26 in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener and 22 in the team’s second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It wasn’t a strong showing against the Bucs, as Warren was penalized twice before leaving the game with a concussion.
The Steelers added offensive line depth yesterday by signing OT Julian Pearl, which was a sign that a move involving an offensive lineman was potentially coming.