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Steelers releasing former sixth-round pick Ryan Watts

Jarrett Bailey has been the deputy editor for Behind The Steel Curtain since 2023. He also serves as an NFL contributor for The Sporting News, and is the host of The Pump Fake Podcast. He lives in Pittsburgh and is a lifelong Steelers fan.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made the decision to release 2024 sixth-round pick Ryan Watts. The Texas product was injured ahead of the season, suffering a serious neck injury in the Steelers’ final preseason game against the Detroit Lions. General manager Omar Khan released a statement on Watts’ release.