Lost amidst the uproar and ire over the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to place a pair of rookie draft selections on waivers is the fact that the team managed to upgrade their offensive line depth on the practice squad, releasing Reese Dismukes in order to make room for Barrett Jones.
Jones was a fourth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2013 who was in competition this summer for the starting job at center. He spent his first two seasons on the Rams’ 53-man roster.
Jones, listed at 6’4” and 308 pounds, was an accomplished collegiate lineman, completing All-American seasons at guard, tackle, and center.