The Steelers released Cole on Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since coming to Pittsburgh in 2022, the 27-year-old center never missed a game, appearing in all 34 of the Steelers' regular-season contests. By cutting ties with Cole, Pittsburgh is able to save just under $5 million in cap space, per Pryor. Ryan McCollum and Anderson Hardy both have opportunities to compete for the starting job this offseason, but the Steelers could very well add someone through free agency or the NFL Draft as well.

Cole doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against the Colts, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole suffered a foot injury during the team's Week 11 loss to the Bengals and was sidelined for Wednesday's practice. However, he returned as a limited participant Thursday and was full go Friday. Barring a setback, Cole's in line to start at center for Pittsburgh during Monday Night Football.

Cole was wearing a boot on his injured right foot Monday, Corey Crisan of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole injured his foot in the Week 11 loss to Cincinnati. He will have the benefit of an extra day to recover before the Steelers face the Colts on MNF in Week 12, but the boot suggests Cole may not be ready to return to the field against Indianapolis. If Cole misses further time, J.C. Hassenauer would likely assume the starting center role.

Cole exited Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a foot injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Cole's injury isn't yet clear, but he was replaced by J.C. Hassenauer in the second half of Sunday's matchup. If the 26-year-old is unable to return, he'll have a long week to recover since the Steelers face the Colts next Monday.

Cole signed a three-year deal with the Steelers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole has started 39 games across four professional seasons during time with the Cardinals and Vikings. He played center and right guard in that span, both of which are possibilities throughout his time in Pittsburgh depending on what the team does along the offensive line for the remainder of the offseason.

Minnesota placed Cole on injured reserve Friday due to a hyperextended elbow, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole will now miss the final three games of the regular season due to the elbow injury. Oli Udoh is his likely replacement at right guard.

Cole was traded to the Vikings for a sixth-round pick Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole has the ability to play both guard and center and will likely finding a starting spot somewhere along Minnesota's offensive line in 2021.

Cole (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Cole hadn't suit up yet this season while he tended to a hamstring injury, so he'll make his 2020 debut. With the Michigan product healthy, he's expected to draw the start at center for Week 4.

Cole (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Cole didn't practice in any capacity this week, so it's not surprising to see that he'll miss a second-straight game due to his hamstring injury. In the meantime, Lamont Gaillard will draw another start at center.

Cole (hamstring) is ruled out for Week 2, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole suffered a hamstring injury during the season opener against San Francisco, and he's not yet ready to retake the field. Lamont Gaillard will start at center against Washington on Sunday.