A Fox Sports commentator has called for the Pittsburgh Steelers to release a veteran player despite the team's 6-2 start to the 2026 season. The unnamed analyst declared the player "washed" and said "it's over, he can't play," urging the franchise to "cut bait" with the veteran.
The criticism comes as the Steelers prepare for their Week 9 matchup, having won six of their first eight games. A photo from the team's September 27 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium shows a Steelers helmet resting on the bench before kickoff.
The remarks were reported by Qwame Skinner for The Comeback on November 3, 2026.
