In a statement on Monday, Pittsburgh said that they are releasing Watts after consulting with medical experts.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday they were releasing safety Ryan Watts, whose football career is feared to be over because of a severe neck injury sustained last preseason. "After consulting with our medical team,

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that the organization has released former Texas Longhorns cornerback Ryan Watts, according to Yahoo! Sports. Watts, who’s just 23 years old, suffered a neck injury as a rookie last season.