What does a shortened preseason mean for the Steelers?

A shortened preseason is going to really hurt the Steelers.

Cut day will be a nightmare

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It is never easy for an NFL team to trim a roster from 90 down to 53 and a practice squad. But two fewer games makes it exponentially worse. Evaluating young talent with such strict limitations is going to create a whole different set of problems for the Steelers coaching staff. It’s also problematic for the players who now lose valuable opportunities to make plays and impress the coaching staff.