The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut starting inside linebacker Myles Jack, the team announced on Thursday, This sees the Steelers free up $8 million in cap space.
Pittsburgh decided to cut Jack after acquiring former Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts on a two-year deal.
Roberts is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots and has proven to be a key member of the Dolphins’ lineup during his three seasons in Miami, starting 43 of the 47 games he appeared in. During his time with the Dolphins, Roberts made 251 tackles, including a career-record 107 tackles last season.
While the Steelers chose to go with the three-inside linebacker rotation of Jack, Robert Spillane, and Devin Bush last season, it seems as if all three players’ tenure with the Steelers is coming to an end, with Spillane signing for the Las Vegas Raiders on free agency and Bush taking a visit to the Seattle Seahawks. Mark Robinson will be the only current Steelers inside linebacker returning to the team for the 2023 season as a result.
