National Football Post reporter Aaron Wilson has reported that LB LJ Fort will be released.

The move comes as a surprise considering Fort is a key special teams contributor, and a back up ILB on an already thin unit. Fort made two special teams tackles on Sunday against the Browns.

L.J. Fort being released today, according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 11, 2017

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The move comes as a surprise considering Fort is a key special teams contributor, and a back up ILB on an already thin unit. Fort made two special teams tackles on Sunday against the Browns.

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— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 11, 2017

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