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Josh Scobee Released by Steelers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Josh Scobee has been plagued by misses throughout the early stages of the 2015 season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers decided Saturdayto move on from the 33-year-old.

The Steelers announced that they parted ways with Scobee and have decided to add free agent Chris Boswellas his replacement. Boswell, 24, previously spent time with the Houston Texans and New York Giants, failing to make their respective rosters in 2014 and 2015.

Field Yates of ESPN puts the Steelers' kicker woes this season into perspective:

Due to injury & performance, the Steelers will be paying $6M this season to kickers not currently on their active roster.