The Pittsburgh Steelers added two inside linebackers during the 2019 NFL Draft, plus a third linebacker who may also end up playing inside as well. As a result of these moves, the front office made the rapid determination that Jon Bostic, a 14-game starter after signing as an unrestricted free agent in 2018, would no longer be needed going forward.
The dismissal of a veteran based on the outcome of the draft is far from a rare occurrence. It happens every year on many teams, though it’s not as though every team releases veterans after every draft.