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Steelers cut safety Juan Thornhill

Veteran safety Juan Thornhill is out in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers are cutting Thornhill today, according to NFL Network.

All players cut after the trade deadline go on waivers, so any other team that wants Thornhill can put in a waiver claim for him. If multiple teams put in claims for him, the team with the worst record will get him. If no team puts in a claim for him, he will become an unrestricted free agent.

The 30-year-old Thornhill is in his first year with the Steelers. He was a starter early this season but has been phased out of the defense. In the last two games he has played only on special teams, not on defense.

Thornhill is on a minimum base salary and would be a cheap pickup for some team that wants secondary depth down the stretch.

Fantasy Football Week 11 Waiver Wire: D/ST options to consider streaming

We're not too far from the fantasy football playoffs and every move is going to be crucial in securing a spot in the postseason. We only have two teams on bye in Week 11 and one of them you likely wouldn't be considering as a streaming option on defense anyway (the Saints). But the Colts D/ST isn't playing this week, which could mean you're in need of a streamer, or maybe you're looking to lean into a different matchup than the one your current D/ST has this week. Here are some good options to consider based on Justin Boone's weekly fantasy football waiver wire column. 

Fantasy Football D/ST Week 11 Streamers

Team

Opponent

Roster %

Falcons

vs. CAR

11%

Cowboys

at LV

7%

Bears

at MIN

28%

Falcons vs. Panthers: Atlanta has posted back-to-back games of 10 fantasy points despite facing tough competition (Patriots and Colts). The Panthers are surrendering the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing defenses this season. 

Cowboys at Raiders: Dallas is coming off its bye week, so rest and health plays a factor here. The Cowboys have also posted double-digit fantasy points in two of their past three games thanks to touchdowns and a quality pass rush. Meanwhile, Las Vegas QB Geno Smith, who suffered a thigh bruise in Week 10, could be less than 100 percent. 

Bears at Vikings: Minnesota's offense with J.J. McCarthy under center isn't scaring anyone. The Vikings are also giving up the third-most fantasy points to opposing defenses this season. The Bears do a great job of forcing turnovers with multiple in five games this season. 

Cardinals WR Zay Jones out for year with a torn Achilles

Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones will miss the rest of the season.

Jones left Sunday's game and was almost immediately ruled out with an Achilles injury. On Monday, head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that the injury was a tear and that Jones will be going on injured reserve.

Jones caught 12 passes for 183 yards in eight games for the Cardinals this season. He also played for Arizona in 2024 and previously played for the Jaguars, Raiders and Bills.

Gannon also said that the Cardinals expect Simi Fehoko to miss time with a wrist injury, so the Cardinals will be down a couple of wide receivers for the near future.

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