While the news of Stephon Tuitt’s injury dominated Pittsburgh Steelers fans’ timelines Tuesday, there was some lesser known moves among the depth of the team which left many scratching their heads.
First, the team terminated the contract of L.J. Fort, a reserve at inside linebacker and special teams player, to re-sign Steven Johnson.
Let’s get past the fact the team used the term “terminated” rather than “released” or “waived” and focus on football. Unlike most roster decisions which happen within the depth of the roster, most include players who don’t play much.