Steelers release TE Spaeth

After signing two veteran tight ends in free agency during the offseason, the Steelers had something of a log jam at the position despite the retirement of long-time starter Heath Miller in February.The log jam was eased on Thursday as the Steelers released veteran Matt Spaeth, citing a chronic knee injury that had required multiple surgeries, including one this offseason.The release saves the Steelers $475,000 in salary cap space.

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Steelers release veteran tight end Spaeth

Posted by Zac Jackson on July 21, 2016, 2:05 PM EDTThe Steelers released veteran tight end Matt Spaeth Thursday with a failed physical designation.A third-round pick of the Steelers in 2007, Spaeth played seven seasons for the Steelers.He played for the Bears in 2011-12 before returning to the Steelers as a blocking tight end and occasional complement to Heath Miller in 2013.

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