The Steelers granted linebacker Larry Foote his wish and released him today.

Foote had one year left on his contract with a salary of $2,885,000.

"Larry has been a big part of our success, but unfortunately the realities of the salary cap made this decision inevitable," Kevin Colbert, the Steelers' director of football operations, said in a statement. "We wish Larry and his family nothing but the best as he moves forward with his career."