The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday they were releasing safety Ryan Watts, whose football career is feared to be over because of a severe neck injury sustained last preseason. “After consulting with our medical team,

On Monday the Pittsburgh Steelers announced cornerback and 2024 draft pick Ryan Watts would be released from the team with the expectation that he will no longer play football. Watts, 23, was selected in the sixth round of last year's draft after spending his college years at Ohio State and Texas.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will release 2024 sixth-round pick Ryan Watts due to a neck injury he suffered in a preseason game against the Detroit Lions last year.