Steelers waive former Penn State CB

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Daequan Hardy #25 of the Penn State Nittany Lions defends against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 04, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Steelers waived cornerback Daequan Hardy with an injury de

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The Steelers waived cornerback Daequan Hardy with an injury designation Tuesday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reported.

Hardy first joined the Steelers’ practice squad in November; he signed a reserve/futures contract following the 2025-26 season. A Penn Hills alumnus who played college football at Penn State, he had local connections to the team.

Hardy was a sixth-round pick in 2024 by the Buffalo Bills. It’s unclear what his current injury is.

Now, the Steelers’ cornerback

room consists of Joey Porter Jr., Jamel Dean, Jalen Ramsey, Brandin Echols, Asante Samuel Jr., Daylen Everette, Cory Trice Jr., Donte Kent, Doneiko Slaughter, and D’Shawn Jamison.

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