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Steelers release Anthony Chickillo, Mark Barron and Johnny Holton; Ramon Foster announces retirement

By WPXI.com News Staff

Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo was arrested in Fayette County over the weekend from what stemmed from a "domestic situation," state police said.

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 2:30 p.m.: Steelers G Ramon Foster has announced he is retiring, according to team officials.

Foster had played for the Steelers for 11 seasons, starting 145 of 160 games he played in. Both of those numbers are the second-most in team history.

Steelers guard Ramon Foster celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown by Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell during the first half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

UPDATE 1:01 p.m.: The Steelers have terminated the contracts of LB Mark Barron and WR Johnny Holton as well.

Barron signed with the team as a free agent in 2019 after playing for Tampa Bay and the Los Angeles Rams.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Mark Barron said he see's a hungry team heading into this season.

Source: Chase Williams, WPXI

Holton signed with the Steelers in 2019 after playing for the Raiders. He caught 3 passes for 21 yards and returned 3 kicks for 55 yards.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Rashaan Gaulden #28 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Johnny Holton #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of their preseason game (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Original story:

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly released LB Anthony Chickillo, according to ESPN.

This comes on the same day as the Steelers placing the franchise tag on Bud Dupree.

Chickillo was drafted in 2015 in the sixth round by the Steelers. He played defensive end in college and Steelers’ coaches envisioned him switching to an outside linebacker role. He signed a two-year, $8 million contract extension with the Steelers in March of last year.

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Chickillo was arrested and charged during the 2019 season for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. He was placed on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List after his arrest and was not allowed to be on Steelers property.

RELATED: Anthony Chickillo apologizes for being a distraction after arrest at Nemacolin

The charges were eventually withdrawn and Chickillo apologized to team officials for being a distraction in the midst of a season that saw the team devastated by injuries.

Last season, Chickillo tallied 9 solo tackles, 10 assists, 1 quarterback hit and half a sack in 11 games played.

Anthony Chickillo apologizes to team after incident at resort Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo apologizes to team after incident at resort

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