Steelers Cut Veteran Safety Juan Thornhill Amidst Defensive Role Reduction

Veteran safety Juan Thornhill has been cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers today, according to NFL Network. The 30-year-old, in his first year with the team, started early this season but has since been phased out of the defense, playing only on special teams in his last two games. As a player cut after the trade deadline, Thornhill will go on waivers, becoming an unrestricted free agent if unclaimed. With a minimum base salary, he represents a potentially cheap acquisition for teams seeking secondary depth down the stretch.