Pittsburgh Steelers waived injured CB Kalon Barnes, who needs to clear waivers before rejoining injured reserve.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived injured cornerback Kalon Barnes, who suffered a quad injury. Barnes needs to clear waivers before rejoining injured reserve. If released with an injury settlement, he will become a free agent. He can return to the Steelers in 3 weeks after the settlement period. The team is still in a cornerback competition and plans to add another cornerback by training camp's end.