The Pittsburgh Steelers Reportedly Release Linebacker

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly released fourth-year linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III from the injured reserve.

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Gilbert was one of three injured linebackers for the Steelers before his release, joining Gernard Avery and Marcus Allen.

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The 25-year-old defender suffered a foot injury.

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Gilbert's release will free up $31,960 in cap space for Pittsburgh.

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The Steelers selected Gilbert with a sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft.

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Since then, he's spent most of his NFL career on the injured reserve.

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The now-25-year-old LB spent nine games on the IR as a rookie with a back injury. The same back injury allowed him to suit up for just four contests in 2020.

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He was able to play in all 17 games for the Steelers in 2021.

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