Eli Rogers
WR FA
Mon 10/21/19 11:44 AM

Rogers is working out for the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers' tryout with Houston comes following Will Fuller (hamstring) having been forced out of Sunday's loss to the Colts. The 26-year-old wideout spent the last three seasons with the Steelers, and his experience could make him a valuable depth option.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Mon 10/7/19 7:39 PM

Rogers worked out for the Ravens on Monday, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers was unable to make the Steelers out of camp, but as evidenced by this news, is getting some looks elsewhere. The 26-year-old could be a prime depth receiver or practice squad option, and is coming off just 12 catches last season.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Sat 8/31/19 8:47 PM

Pittsburgh released Eli Rogers on Saturday, Teresa Varley of Steelrs.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran wide receiver and kick returner was a longshot to make the team after the Steelers drafted Diontae Johnson and signed free agent Donte Moncrief, but he could still be back when team are allowed to add 10 players to the practice squad beginning at 12 noon on Sunday.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Fri 8/30/19 9:01 PM

Rogers caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Thursday night's 25-19 preseason loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
This was a forgettable preseason for Rogers, with Pittsburgh taking a long look at Johnny Holton, Diontae Johnson and others in an extremely deep corps of wide receivers. The Steelers also gave extended looks at Johnson and Diontae Spencer at punt returner leaving Rogers' future with the team in question.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Fri 6/21/19 8:57 AM

Rogers is likely competing with Ryan Switzer for the final receiver spot on the roster, Bob Labriola of Steelers.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Even with the loss of Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh has several talented options at wide receiver, led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington, free agent Donte Moncrief and rookie Diontae Johnson. Rogers and Switzer add depth at the position and can return punts, although Switzer also has experience returning kickoffs. It is unlikely the Steelers have room on the roster for both, so it will be interesting to follow this competition during training camp.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Thu 3/14/19 9:44 AM

Rogers re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rogers began the 2018 season on the PUP list due to both a one-game suspension and recovery from a major knee injury. He was back for the last three games of the season, however, where he recorded 12 catches on 14 targets over that span. While the Louisville product still must climb his way back up the depth chart, it's worth noting that 168 targets that went to Antonio Brown last season are now up for grabs after the star wideout was traded to Oakland just days earlier. Pittsburgh ended up bolstering the position with the signing of Donte Moncrief, but nonetheless, Rogers is heading into his age-26 season facing what could be his best opportunity for production in his time as a Steeler.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Sun 12/30/18 9:15 PM

Rogers caught seven of nine targets for 57 yards and ran once for minus four yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
A restricted free agent Rogers spent most of the season on the PUP list, finishing the 2018 season with 12 catches (on 14 targets) for 79 yards and no touchdowns in three games. The rushing attempt against the Bengals was his first this season. His four-year career has been marred by injuries causing him to miss more games (34) than those he has played (30) and will face stiff competition regardless of the team he plays for in 2019.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Sun 12/16/18 8:59 PM

Rogers brought in all four of his targets for 20 yards in the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Just activated off the PUP list Saturday, the Steelers wasted no time getting Rogers involved. The third-year wideout hauled in a four-yard pass to move the chains on third down on Pittsburgh's first series, and he ended up making another grab in the drive. Rogers could play an important secondary receiver role over the final two games of the season and into the postseason, but he'll have competition for targets from rookie James Washington and Ryan Switzer.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Sat 12/15/18 3:34 PM

Rogers (knee) has been activated off the PUP list, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unlikely Rogers has much of an impact on Sunday's contest against the Patriots, but it's encouraging to see the wide receiver healthy after tearing his ACL during the 2017 playoffs. Rogers is expected to slot in behind the likes of Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ryan Switzer, James Washington and Darrius Heyward-Bey on the depth chart.

Eli Rogers
WR FA
Thu 12/13/18 4:43 PM

Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said Thursday that Rogers (knee) looks "healthy" since returning to practice Nov. 28, but he wouldn't commit to the receiver being activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
NFL rules afford teams 21 days to evaluate players on the PUP list or injured reserve for a return to the roster once they resume practicing, so the Steelers can wait until at least Dec. 19 before a decision on Rogers' status is made. However, the team might have some extra incentive to add another receiver to the ranks in advance of a Week 15 matchup that projects as an offensive shootout. Given Rogers' lengthy layoff, it's unlikely the Steelers would count on him to play significant snaps if activated, but the 25-year-old could eventually unseat Ryan Switzer as the team's primary slot man once his conditioning is no longer a concern.