THE APEX TIMES
Steelers add WR Levi Wentz, waive punter Aidan Laros and linebacker Daylan Carnell in Monday roster moves
Pittsburgh used Monday afternoon transactions to reshape depth at wide receiver and special teams, while also parting ways with a punter and a linebacker.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a set of roster moves on Monday afternoon that included signing wide receiver Levi Wentz, while waiving punter Aidan Laros and linebacker Daylan Carnell, according to Yahoo Sports’ report on the team’s transaction activity.
For the Steelers, Wentz’s addition is another report of how the organization is approaching the build-up to the regular season, using offseason roster spots to add competition at wide receiver and evaluate players in the months when job battles are formed before pads and live-game work begin.
The decisions to waive Laros and Carnell point to churn typical of NFL rosters in the offseason. Punters and depth linebackers often move as teams refine their special-teams plans and defensive personnel groups, especially after spring football and through the early stretch of training-camp preparation.
While the specific terms of Wentz’s signing were not detailed in the available report, the move itself suggests the Steelers wanted another receiver option in their organizational pipeline. That can matter for a position group where late-round development, practice-squad performance, and camp reps often determine who becomes part of the active-week roster picture.
Similarly, waiving Laros indicates the Steelers have decided to move on from one punting candidate at this stage. Even when the starting punter is already established, teams still search for the best balance of hang time, distance, placement, and reliability in game management situations.
Waiving Carnell, a linebacker, also fits the broader offseason pattern of roster tuning. Linebacker depth is frequently adjusted to match scheme needs, special-teams roles, and the mix of coverage styles a team wants to carry into the season.
Next for Pittsburgh will be how these changes play out during offseason practices and any subsequent roster announcements. The practical storyline to follow is which players emerge to fill the receiver snaps and special-teams responsibilities created by these moves, and whether Wentz becomes a candidate for early camp momentum.
Why It Matters
- Adding Wentz increases competition in the Steelers’ wide receiver depth chart as the team continues building for the regular season.
- Waiving Laros reshapes Pittsburgh’s special-teams evaluation and creates an opening for a punting role.
- Waiving Carnell changes linebacker depth options and could affect how Pittsburgh targets practice and special-teams usage.
- Roster turnover like this is a routine offseason mechanism, but it can influence who gets early reps and, ultimately, who sticks on the final active roster.
Key Facts
- The Steelers signed wide receiver Levi Wentz in a transaction announced Monday afternoon.
- In the same set of roster moves, Pittsburgh waived punter Aidan Laros.
- The Steelers also waived linebacker Daylan Carnell during Monday’s roster activity.
- The changes were reported by Yahoo Sports as part of a handful of Steelers transactions.
- Specific contract details and subsequent signings were not included in the available report.