What happened: Kindel returned to full practice this week after a lower-body injury and is back in the forward mix as camp winds down. Gustafsson was moved off the active roster in the same set of transactions and now enters the waiver process.

Why it matters: The move gives Pittsburgh another option as it sorts through its final preseason cuts before the 2026-27 season. It also clouds the immediate outlook for David Gustafsson after his summer arrival.

What to watch: Watch for whether Kindel gets back into game action before the roster is finalized. Gustafsson's next step turns on the waiver wire.