PITTSBURGH (AP) – Justin Hartwig, the Steelers’ starting center the last two seasons, has been cut after the team failed to work out a trade for him.
Hartwig, due to make $2,080,000 this season, was beaten out by first-round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey. Pouncey was expected to play right guard this season, but settled in at center sooner than anticipated.
Also cut were Stefan Logan, the primary kickoff and punt returner last season; offensive lineman Kraig Urbik, a third-round pick in 2009; cornerback Joe Burnett, fullback Frank Summers, defensive linemen Sunny Harris, Steve McLendon and Doug Worthington, linebacker Patrick Bailey, wide receiver Tyler Grisham and safety Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith.
Quarterback Byron Leftwich (strained left knee ligament) is on the 53-man opening day roster although he may miss several games.
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