This past week was an eventful one for the Pittsburgh Steelers and not just because their second week of OTA practices took place. It was eventful because defensive end Stephon Tuitt announced that he is retiring from the NFL at the age of 29. On the heels of Tuitt’s retirement announcement on June 1, a lot of Steelers fans are now bemoaning the timing of his decision. In short, many seem to feel like he left the team high and dry midway through the summer and thus handcuffed the organization when it comes to them attempting to replace him.
Why The Steelers Weren’t Handcuffed By Stephon Tuitt’s Early June Retirement Decision
