In yet another sign that T.J. Watt’s activation is imminent, the Pittsburgh Steelers waived an outside linebacker among a handful of roster moves Tuesday.
Ryan Anderson was waived, clearing a spot on the 53-man roster on the same day coach Mike Tomlin said that he was “optimistic” that Watt and safety Damontae Kazee would be activated off the injured reserve list. Watt, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, has not played since Week 1 because of pectoral and knee injuries. He has been practicing for two weeks.
Kazee, who suffered a broken forearm during the preseason, has not played during the regular season and must be activated by Thursday or he is ineligible to return this season.
Also Tuesday, kicker Nick Sciba was released from the practice squad. That can be taken as a strong indication that veteran Chris Boswell has been cleared to return to game action after missing the Steelers’ previous game because of a groin injury.