Tuitt was a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers for eight years.
Tuitt didn't play in the 2021 season after his brother was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
Tuitt said in a statement that he was being called to move beyond football after the death of his brother.
Tuitt was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft. Tuitt was a starter at defensive end for six of his eight seasons. Tuitt's status with the organization has largely been a mystery since the 2021. Tuitt took time away from football to grieve after the death of Richard Bartlett III. He had knee surgery early in the 2021 season, but the Steelers decided not to put him on the physically unable to perform list to begin the season.
He would return, that's what the Steelers were optimistic about.
Kevin Colbert, the former general manager, said earlier this year that they were very open to help him and that they would continue to evaluate his position and availability.
Tuitt was an important player in the defense. Tuitt was a force when he was healthy. He had a career-high 11 sacks in 2020.
The success he has on and off the field shows who he is as a person and a player.
Chris Wormley and Isaiahh Loudermilk are the top candidates to fill Tuitt's spot, because the Steelers didn't use any of their top picks to bolster the defensive line.
Tuitt had one year left on his contract and leaves behind nearly $10 million in dead cap money, but it could be spread over multiple years if the transaction is processed after June 1.
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