Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham admitted recently he wasn’t ready to kick.
The Steelers decided Friday to not wait for him.
The team announced they were releasing Suisham with a failed physical designation, and signing running back Brandon Johnson to fill the roster spot.
“Unfortunately Shaun incurred a setback in his recovery from knee surgery that won’t allow him to compete in a timely manner,” Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert said in a statement. “Shaun has played a significant role in our success during his time in Pittsburgh. He has been the consummate professional on the field and in our community. We wish he and his family all the best in the future.”
Suisham tore his ACL last year in the preseason, and wasn’t sure he was going to be able to kick when training camp opened. Now, he’s going to have to get himself well on his own, and look for another job.
The Steelers now turn to Chris Boswell, who kicked reasonably well for them after they signed him last October.
