PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have released three-time All-Pro David DeCastro, their starting right guard since 2012, the team announced Thursday afternoon.

DeCastro missed three games due to injury last season and did not participate in the mandatory three-day minicamp last week. Coach Mike Tomlin said at the time that there were no significant injuries worth detailing.

For what it’s worth, DeCastro was in attendance at Heinz Field. It’s a move that shaves $8.75 million off the salary cap for 2021, but also leaves behind $5,547,000 in dead money, per overthecap.com.

In a statement, general manager Kevin Colbert called DeCastro “without a doubt one of the premier offensive linemen during his time with us.”