The Steelers officially have released LB LJ Fort today.

In a somewhat suprising move the team re-signed LB Steven Johnson to replace Fort. Johnson was released on Saturday to make room for RB Le'Veon Bell on the active roster.

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In a somewhat suprising move the team re-signed LB Steven Johnson to replace Fort. Johnson was released on Saturday to make room for RB Le'Veon Bell on the active roster.

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