There is no sentiment in football. That hit home yet again when the Steelers released linebacker Akil Blount on Wednesday. Blount, of Florida A&M, is the son of Steelers Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. He was signed as an undrafted rookie last year by the Miami Dolphins.
Along with Blount, the Steelers also released quarterback Nick Schuessler of Clemson. They signed wide receiver Canaan Severin of Virginia and announced the signing of Wisconsin quarterback Bart Houston, which the Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.