Fansided · Apr 30, 2019
Steelers release linebacker Jon Bostic
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed little time to decide whether or not they’d keep four inside linebackers, releasing Jon Bostic after the draft.
The 2019 NFL Draft added a major pickup for the Steelers. Devin Bush is now in Pittsburgh and with Mark Barron and Vince Williams, this team didn’t need to keep their offseason signing from a year ago. So, they decided to cut Jon Bostic after only one season.
Bostic played a contributing role last year for the Steelers. He and Vince Williams filled the middle on most downs with LJ Fort becoming the primary coverage linebacker. But with a major gap remaining at the position, Pittsburgh decided to go out and fill their biggest need.
