Report: Pittsburgh Steelers release S Juan Thornhill

by: Brian Jones 43 minutes ago brianjones_93

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran safety Juan Thornhill, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. He will head to waivers and will become a free agent if he clears.

Thornhill was released one day after the Steelers lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 25-10. On Monday, the 30-year-old went to his Instagram Story and wrote, “It’s been real Pittsburgh,” indicating that the Steelers have released him.

Juan Thornhill played in nine games with one start in Pittsburgh and recorded 38 tackles, one pass defended, and one fumble recovery. He signed with the Steelers this season after spending the last two years with the Cleveland Browns.

We’ll have more on this story shortly.

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