The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their 2025 draft last Saturday, with five of their seven selections being used on the defensive side of the ball. Now, the Steelers are clearing a roster spot after the draft.

The Steelers released veteran linebacker Thomas Rush on Wednesday. Rush signed with the Tennessee Titans in April 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota. He spent the 2023 season on Tennessee’s practice squad and was waived ahead of the 2024 season. Pittsburgh activated him in March. In his five seasons with the Golden Gophers, Rush had 86 total tackles and 8.5 sacks in 59 career games.

The Steelers drafted Ohio State outside linebacker Jack Sawyer in the fourth round of the draft, and also took Washington linebacker Carson Bruener in the seventh round. Likely seeing no spot for Rush, Pittsburgh opted to move on.