The Steelers have to release 19 players after trading Brad Wing to the NY Giants for a conditional 7th round draft pick and Le’veon Bell & Martavis Bryant going on the Reserve/Suspended List. I’ll update this throughout the course of the day.
ESPN’s Josina Anderson reporting that WR Jarrod West has been released.
Fox Sports Mike Garafolo reports the Steelers have released DE Ethan Hemer.
The Steelers have released NT Mike Thornton according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Adam Caplan reports that L.J. Fort was released but is expected to be asked to return on the practice squad.