After a tough playoff loss to divisional rivals Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers already started making changes for the next season. And this came at the expense of running back Trey Edmunds, who was waived by the team on Tuesday.
The Steelers announced the move in a brief message posted on their social media.
The move isn’t a surprising one, considering Edmunds barely got to play in 2020 despite the Steelers struggling with the running game. The 26-year-old Edmunds had only seven snaps on the offense during the season while receiving 20 snaps on special teams.
Edmunds spent the previous three seasons in Pittsburgh, playing in 19 games and rushing for 92 yards. He also had six receptions for 48 yards.
This might not be the end of Edmunds’ career with the Steelers. Reportedly, the team made a move in order to allow him to find more playing time elsewhere. If this doesn’t happen, the organization will give him a look ahead of training camp for the 2021 NFL season.
Edmunds, whose brother Terrell Edmunds plays as a safety for Steelers, previously also suited up for New Orleans Saints. He was an undrafted free agent out of Maryland in 2017.
