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Steelers Release Brett Keisel

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran defensive end Brett Keisel.

The move is slightly unexpected right now as releasing Keisel saves just $1.5 Mil against the 2015 salary cap before replacement cost. Keisel is coming off a serious triceps injury however, and he recently had surgery to clean up his shoulder. He will be 37 in September. Still stings a bit with Cam Thomas remaining on the roster.

Kevin Colbert issued a statement about his release. “We have had conversations over the past couple of weeks during which we communicated our intentions to him. Brett has played a major role in our success during his 13 years in Pittsburgh. We appreciate his efforts and we are grateful for what he helped us accomplish. We will always consider him an all-time Pittsburgh Steeler.”

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