PITTSBURGH — A new “league year” has kicked off in the NFL with the start of free agency.

The Steelers have signed several players and released a veteran lineman.

The Steelers negotiated with several players during the “tampering window,” which started on Monday, but those unrestricted free agents from other teams weren’t able to sign contracts until the signing period had begun. Those deals will now become official, which include contracts for quarterback Mitch Trubisky, guard James Daniels and cornerback Levi Wallace.

In addition, the Steelers recently announced deals to keep some of their own players, including safety Miles Killebrew, cornerback Arthur Maulet and offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor.

On Wednesday afternoon, the team also announced that quarterback Dwayne Haskins had signed his one-year restricted free agent tender. The Steelers terminated the contract of offensive tackle Zach Banner, who was scheduled to make $5 million this season.

After signing linebacker Myles Jack on Wednesday, the Steelers released linebacker Joe Schobert on Thursday, saving about 7.8 million in salary cap money.

Friday afternoon, JuJu Smith-Schuster announced on Twitter that he’s leaving Pittsburgh and heading to Kansas City after four years with the Steelers.

Latest updates below:

Friday (3/18/22)

JuJu Smith-Schuster announces he’s heading to Kansas City

After four seasons as a Pittsburgh Steeler, JuJu Smith-Schuster announced that he’s heading to Kansas City.

The wide-receiver tweeted a heartfelt message to Steelers fans on Friday.

Thursday (3/17/22)

Steelers release linebacker Joe Schobert

After signing linebacker Myles Jack yesterday, the Steelers have released linebacker Joe Schobert, saving about 7.8 million in salary cap money.

In 16 starts at inside linebacker last season, Schobert had 112 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble.

Wednesday (3/16/22)

Steelers reportedly expected to sign LB Myles Jack

Former Jaguars’ LB Myles Jack is expected to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report from NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Steelers Release OT Zach Banner

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released offensive tackle Zach Banner.

Banner started two seasons with the team and played a total of 22 games within four seasons, the Steelers said.

In 2021, he played only seven games, and in 2020 only one game after he suffered a season-ending injury.

Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins signs one-year restricted free agent tender

Haskins was signed by the Steelers in the 2021 off-season.

He didn’t see any playing time last season, but he said he feels like he can still be a starter in the league, the Steelers said.

“I feel like I can be a starter in this league. I got drafted for that reason,” said Haskins in January. “I definitely believe I have the talent to. I just haven’t put it all together yet. And that’s something I have to do this offseason to put myself in position to play.

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