I think the Steelers would have liked to keep Foote, but Foote wants a starting role. Timmons started to take snaps away from Foote last year and Foote would have been a full-time backup this year.
Foote's solid against the run. He's not great against the pass, largely because he's just not that fast. Timmons isn't quite as effective against the run, but he's an excellent pass defender - much faster and far more athletic than Foote.
Foote might end up in Detroit - he played his college ball there and has stated in the past he wouldn't mind going back. If the Lions came calling I have a feeling he'd sign with them.
That said, I think he'd consider any team that promised him a starting role.
Foote's solid against the run. He's not great against the pass, largely because he's just not that fast. Timmons isn't quite as effective against the run, but he's an excellent pass defender - much faster and far more athletic than Foote.
Foote might end up in Detroit - he played his college ball there and has stated in the past he wouldn't mind going back. If the Lions came calling I have a feeling he'd sign with them.
That said, I think he'd consider any team that promised him a starting role.