It isn't often a player of David DeCastro's caliber hits free agency before training camp.
But the Pittsburgh Steelers released the two-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler on Thursday, opting to replace him with free agent Trai Turner. The move saved cap space for the team and came while the 31-year-old veteran deals with an ankle issue.
For his part, DeCastro says he'd be fine hanging up the cleats if the ankle doesn't heal right after surgery, according to ProFootballTalk's Curtis Crabtree: "Gotta see how the surgery goes.