The Pittsburgh Steelers started the process of cutting cap space on Monday by releasing of outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo.
Chickillo, who was originally selected by the Steelers in the sixth-round of the 2015 NFL draft out of Miami, was scheduled to earn a base salary of $4.5 million in 20120 along with a $500,000 roster bonus.
In his five seasons with the Steelers, Chickillo registered 97 total tackles and 7,.5 sacks and made nine total starts. He was primarily used as a backup rotational player and as a core special teamer during his time in Pittsburgh.