7 Winners and 1 Loser after the Steelers’ 39-24 win over the

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The Pittsburgh Steelers won their third and final Cheap Cameron Heyward Jersey , meaningless game on Thursday by defeating the Carolina Panthers 39-24 in Week 4 of the NFL Preseason. While the outcome of the game means nothing in terms of the team’s standing heading into the regular season, many players are on the field trying to make plays to secure a spot on the team’s 53-man roster. During this process, some perform well while others who fall short of the standard. This is where the Winners and Losers column comes in. After the game, when the dust settles, we decipher who falls into which category. As always, feel free to comment on the list in the comment section below. Be a part of the conversation!WinnersJoshua DobbsDobbs did what he had to do in making it a tough decision for the Steelers concerning whether to release him, also improving his stock with other NFL teams in the process. Kudos to him for a great preseason, and now it’s time to see how things shake out this weekend:Mason RudolphFor as shaky as Rudolph was at times this preseason, he looked the part of a competent backup during his time with the Steelers’ offense vs. the Panthers. Poised and in control — even showing a little push back after a questionable hit on his run for a two-point conversion — I like this kid’s future, and you should too.Matthew ThomasIf Thomas hadn’t solidified his spot on the 53-man roster yet, which seemed clear before this game, he certainly did so after his strip-sack and near-TD return. The play showcased his tremendous athleticism and play-making ability — something this Steelers’ defense lacks. Thomas will play a role on the team this year.Tevin JonesJones might not have made the team with his performance Cheap Sean Davis Jersey , but he might have made the practice squad. Jones’ two — should have been three — touchdown catches showed some promise.Justin HunterWhen it comes to the Steelers’ WR depth, Hunter is a part of this group. He made some nice plays on Thursday night, and he’s starting to show some consistency, which has been the biggest knock on him so far. This is great news for the everyday offense.Overall Depth From offensive line to defensive line and beyond, the Steelers’ have some quality depth. Sure there are thin spots like inside linebacker and tight end, but fans should be pleased generally with the performance throughout the preseason and realize this organization is still good at drafting and selecting players.Football FansThe preseason is over. Time for the real football to start in just over a week. Football fans rejoice!LosersInjuriesNot every player is capable of making the 53-man roster, but you hate to see injuries get in the way of a player making a roster somewhere. Malik Golden’s knee injury personified just how fragile a player’s chances are, and he wasn’t the only player injured. It’s part of the game, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. This was the only loser for me after preseason Week 4 — time to bring on the regular season!University of North Texas to unretire jersey of Steelers’ legend Joe Greene for one game As perhaps the greatest Pittsburgh Steelers’ player of all-time, Joe Greene is one of only two names in team history to have seen their jersey number retired, but his impact on the game was not only limited to the NFL. Also considered one of the finest players to have ever donned a University of North Texas uniform, Greene is one of only four players to have had his jersey retired by the Mean Green.In three seasons with North Texas Cheap Ben Roethlisberger Jersey , the Steelers’ legend led a defense that still holds a school record for the fewest total yards allowed in a season (1,821) and fewest rushing yards allowed in a season (513), averaging just 2.0 yards per rushing attempt over the time he was there. With his jersey long since retired by North Texas, no one has seen a No.75 on the field for the Mean Green in over 50 years, but it will make a reappearance on Saturday for just one game in celebration of the man who made it famous.As part of a full day of activities that includes a home game against Louisiana Tech, a statue of Greene will be unveiled outside the stadium before kick off, and junior defensive end LaDarius Hamilton has been chosen as the one lucky enough to wear his jersey on the day. A move the team announced on social media by having the NFL Hall of Famer recreate his famous Coca-Cola advert of the late 70’s with the young player. Speaking to Mean Green Sports earlier in the year when plans for the statue were first announced, Greene was his naturally humble self.For the University, picking Greene as the player to honor in this fashion was a rather easy decision, as athletic director Wren Baker noted and reported by Kyle Bonagura of ESPN.North Texas will wear throwback uniforms from the era when Greene played in the game and also hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new indoor practice facility during an event labelled “Champions Weekend.”