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Eagles’ release of Fort could cost Moncrief his job

That draft pick the Steelers expected to get in the compensatory picks at the end of the third round? It's officially in jeopardy.

And it could put Donte Moncrief's spot on the roster in jeopardy, as well.

According to a league source, when the Eagles released linebacker L.J. Fort last week, it hurt the Steelers' compensatory numbers. And that could mean the Steelers could get a pick lower than the third-round selection they had hoped to get in return for the loss of Le'Veon Bell.

The Eagles signed Fort to a three-year, $5.