Ahead of the NFL cutdown deadline, the Steelers have released defensive end/outside linebacker DeMarvin Leal, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported Tuesday morning.
Leal was the Steelers’ third-round pick in 2022. Drafted as a tweener defensive end in the Steelers’ 3-4 base scheme, he struggled to establish a role. Leal primarily played outside linebacker in recent years for Pittsburgh.
Leal missed most of the 2024 season with a neck injury. He finishes his Steeler career with six starts in 28 games played,
33 total tackles, and one sack.
Of the Steelers’ 2022 draft class of Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, Leal, Calvin Austin III, Connor Heyward, Mark Robinson, and Chris Oladokun, only Austin and Heyward remain on the Steelers’ roster.
Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!
- Let’s talk Steelers: Which D-linemen make the 53-man roster?
- Browns trade former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett to Raiders
- Steelers out of the running on another receiver as former Pro Bowler signs with Las Vegas
- Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith good to go for Week 1 vs. Jets
- Steelers release 13 players on Monday
