The Steelers released veteran linebacker Joe Schobert on Thursday, a day after a source told ESPN that Pittsburgh had agreed to a two-year contract with linebacker Myles Jack.
The Steelers will save $7.8 million on their salary cap by releasing Schobert. Jack agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Steelers acquired Schobert in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars before last season. He started 16 games at inside linebacker for the Steelers last season, finishing with 112 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble.