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Pittsburgh Steelers waive DE K.J. Henry via waivers

Pittsburgh Steelers waived DE K.J. Henry, making him subject to the waiver process.

Event type
Waiver
First reported
Jun 25, 2026
Official
Jun 25, 2026
Player
K.J. Henry
Position
DE

What changed

Player
K.J. Henry
From
Pittsburgh Steelers
To
Waivers
Effective
Jun 25, 2026

Known details

Compensation
Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
Outcome
The value of this move will become clearer once the player's role and place on the active roster are established.

How this move reshapes the Defensive Ends room

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive ends, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

This season · 2026Defensive Line Coach: Domata Peko
45Anthony Goodlow323/17801896—$1.0M26.06'5"286
45Kevin JobityNEW435/17005050————300
35Dean Lowry4912/17870698042$1.1M32.16'6"296
35KJ HenryNEW334/17360239642$1.1M27.56'4"255
35Esezi Otomewo418/173628489631$1.8M27.46'5"285
25Gabe RubioNEW222/1700505014———321
25Sebastian Joseph-DayNEW5016/17840948419$3.6M31.46'4"310
Last season · 2025Defensive Line Coach: Domata Peko
45Anthony Goodlow323/17801896—$1.0M26.06'5"286
35Dean Lowry4912/17870698042$1.1M32.16'6"296
35Esezi Otomewo418/173628489631$1.8M27.46'5"285

Timeline

  1. OfficialJun 25, 2026

    Pittsburgh Steelers waive DE K.J. Henry via waivers

    Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)

    RosterVerdict historical transaction reconciliation

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