By James BrizuelaShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Pittsburgh Steelers have an important divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens, and the team has chosen to make a shocking roster move.
According to multiple reports, the Steelers are releasing All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay. Slay and Pittsburgh have mutually agreed to part ways, and the expectation is that the Super Bowl champion will sign with another team.
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The release comes at a very odd time, as the Steelers have fallen to 6-6, and are now tied for first with the Ravens in the AFC North. Getting rid of a veteran talent like Slay might come back to haunt them.
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