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,

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.

Watts, 23, spent the entire 2024 season on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury late in the preseason. “Unfortunately, today we are releasing Ryan Watts from our roster