On the heels of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make changes to the roster. This week, the Steelers announced a number of players were cut, including defensive back Ryan Watts. The 23-year-old was injured in the final preseason game of last season and was initially diagnosed with a neck stinger.

The Steelers have released Ryan Watts after the rookie suffered a neck injury last preseason, saying it's in his "best interest to discontinue playing football."

Here's what to know about Watts' injury, why the Steelers released him and when he was taken in the NFL Draft. Ryan Watts injury, explai