Steelers Release QB Taryn Christion from Practice Squad

Alan Saunders |

Updated: Oct 8, 2019

BROOKINGS, SD - SEPTEMBER 10: Taryn Christion #3 from South Dakota State rolls out of the pocket while being pursued by Tanner Evans #96 from Drake during their game at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium Saturday night in Brookings. (Photo by Dave Eggen/Inertia)

The Steelers released quarterback Taryn Christion from their practice squad on Monday, just a week after adding him.

Christion, a former South Dakota State quarterback, played the role of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on the Steelers’ practice squad as the team prepared to face the Ravens last Sunday.

The Steelers will now face more traditional quarterbacks than the hyper-athletic Jackson in Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen.

The Steelers also have former Denver Broncos starting quarterback Paxton Lynch on their practice squad in addition to starter Mason Rudolph and backup Devlin Hodges.

Rudolph remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s game.

The Steelers have not announced a corresponding transaction for Christion and have an open spot on their practice squad.