Report: Taco Charlton Elevated From Practice Squad

[Steeler Nation]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated defensive end Taco Charlton from the practice squad to the active roster:

We have elevated DE Taco Charlton to the Active/Inactive roster from the practice squad.

After Sunday’s game with Cleveland, Charlton will automatically revert to the practice squad without having to pass through waivers.

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 30, 2021

Charlton was signed to the Steelers practice squad in late September. He has yet to make an appearance on the active roster until now. Charlton was drafted the same year as defensive teammate TJ Watt, going two picks before Watt to the Dallas Cowboys.


Charlton has 11 career sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries over a 4 year span. As mentioned before, he has yet to play a game in 2021. Charlton’s elevation is likely due to the doubtful tag placed on Melvin Ingram for tomorrow’s contest against the Cleveland Browns.

Charlton will look to contribute in anyway he can if he dresses up. We look forward to his contributions and to see what he can add to this already volatile defense. Pittsburgh will look to avenge their Wildcard playoff loss last year tomorrow at 1 o’clock in Cleveland.

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[madinsomniac]

I knew Tomlin was going to have tacos this week lol

 

[bermudasteel]

Championship!!!

 

[slashsteel]

I knew Tomlin was going to have tacos this week lol

He is late he was supposed to do it Tuesday. To be fair he often struggles with clock management.

 

[slashsteel]

Championship!!!

A-Rod got traded to us?

 

[SteelerSask2]

Taco Time

 

[bermudasteel]

Stuffed taco. Bald bush. HIT!!!

 

[SteelerFan448]

You'd think he has to be better than the other options...right?

 

[SteelerSask2]

I realize he was a round one guy but it's funny how a name gets recognized. If this guy was Rick Smith would we be talking about this.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I realize he was a round one guy but it's funny how a name gets recognized. If this guy was Rick Smith would we be talking about this.

Unless Rick Smith can serve up Tacos, then NO.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I don't think this is the answer to the disaperance of Tuitt, but I do think this is a depth move until Stefon is located.





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[LastRide]

It's Taco Tueday, 2 bucks.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Enchilada got picked up as well. Enchilada&Taco will play in sub packages.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Enchilada got picked up as well. Enchilada&Taco will play in sub packages.

LoL

Are you saying we can get enchiladas and tacos in a meal deal package at Subway ?



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[slashsteel]

I don't think this is the answer to the disaperance of Tuitt, but I do think this is a depth move until Stefon is located.





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I think Taco will be playing OLBer.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think Taco will be playing OLBer.

I've been a little stuck on Tuitt lately but thanks for the clarity.





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[madinsomniac]

Yes Taco is an edge guy… a former first round bust but he has some sacks and forced fumbles in limited starts

 

[BLITZ]

can you imagine how the cowboys feel knowing they took this guy over TJ?

 

[Omar10213245]

I dont expect much from him, so if he can make ANY little thing happen our there when he gets snaps, I'll be pleased

 

[TDX27]

I'm not sure if he plays DE or OLB. If he's OLB, I'd rotate him in on some snaps to spell Watt or Highsmith instead of Tuszka. Just have him rush the passer and not drop back into coverage at all.

 

[madinsomniac]

I'm not sure if he plays DE or OLB. If he's OLB, I'd rotate him in on some snaps to spell Watt or Highsmith instead of Tuszka. Just have him rush the passer and not drop back into coverage at all.

He is going to be a olb/edge… I don’t know how he will do with the run or coverage but he can get a little pressure…. Maybe he is just a late bloomer like dupree

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Championship!!!

Victory is ours!

 

[madinsomniac]

Taco Sunday everyone…. Man now I hope he thrives here just for the Taco jokes

 

[Drink IRON City]

I'm not sure if he plays DE or OLB. If he's OLB, I'd rotate him in on some snaps to spell Watt or Highsmith instead of Tuszka. Just have him rush the passer and not drop back into coverage at all.

When I pulled him up to check him out it said DE but as pointed out he will more than likely play OLB and I agree on your "rush" statement.




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[bermudasteel]

I'm not sure if he plays DE or OLB. If he's OLB, I'd rotate him in on some snaps to spell Watt or Highsmith instead of Tuszka. Just have him rush the passer and not drop back into coverage at all.

The only reason Tuszka is over him is because he plays ST. I fully expect Taco to be WAAAAAAY better than Tuszka off the edge at OLB...