Pittsburgh made a tough decision earlier today, when they released seven year veteran LB Larry Foote, who has been with the franchise through both Super Bowl victories this decade. Foote was scheduled to make $3.5 million this season, and given the Steelers unusual difficulties with the cap this off-season, it makes sense that they would let him go.

Foote is a solid inside linebacker that is best suited for a role in a 3-4 style of defense, so it’s doubtful that he’ll be out of work for long. Teams that will likely be interested are Kansas City, Denver, Cleveland, and New England.