The Jacksonville Jaguars released former Pittsburgh Steelers first round pick Ziggy Hood from their injured reserve list, the team announced.
Hood was the Steelers first round pick, 32nd overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in Pittsburgh before leaving via free agency and signing with the Jaguars, a 4-3 style more suited for him. Though he was often criticized in Pittsburgh for a lack of big plays, he had just 11.5 sacks with the Steelers, he was a solid run defender with excellent chase to the ball.