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Change remains the order of the day within the Pittsburgh Steelers organization.
They released Aaron Smith yesterday.
However, this differs from the release of Hines Ward.
Don’t get me wrong, I will miss Aaron Smith. He is a class act and a fine player.
But injuries have taken his toll and limited his playing time over the past few years.
When a neck injury landed him on the injured reserve list this year, it seemed to mark the end. I grieved then – not only for his athletic ability – but for the grace with which his wife and Smith are handling the illness of one of their sons.
It is sad to see Aaron go. It is good to see him go and not risk further injury. There is more to life than football – he has shown us that already. Now it is time for him to live that.
Thank you Aaron Smith. Godspeed.
See you along the Trail.
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