The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bit of a surprising decision Monday afternoon, releasing veteran punter Cameron Johnston, handing the punting position for the 2025 season to Corliss Waitman, who won the battle throughout training camp and the preseason.
Prior to that decision though, the Steelers could have gone in a different direction thanks to a call from the New Orleans Saints.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Saints made a trade inquiry to the Steelers in an attempt to acquire Waitman. But, the Steelers decided to keep him, handing him the punting job, releasing Johnston in the process.