The Minnesota Vikings have released former Pittsburgh Steelers defesnive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk , according to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Loudermilk, 28, reunited with former Steelers defensive coach Brian Flores with the Vikings this offseason, signing a one-year deal in May, but was unable to crack Minnesota's 53-man roster.
Last season, Loudermilk suffered a high ankle sprain in the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks . He was seen on crutches and in a boot following the game and was later placed on injured reserve, missing the rest of the season. Loudermilk didn't record a statistic in 2025.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk during a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 14, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Loudermilk was selected by the Steelers in the fifth round (No. 156 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. The team traded up to select Loudermilk and gave away a 2022 fourth-round selection to do so. He was mostly backup defensive lineman for the past four years in Pittsburgh, recording just 63 tackles, one sack and six passes defensed during the span.
Loudermilk played in 16 games for the Steelers for the second straight season in 2024. He appeared in a career-high 378 snaps, 222 on defense and 156 on special teams, as he was a key part of Danny Smith's kickoff coverage units. The 2024 season was the last of his rookie contract, but he chose to re-sign with the Steelers on a one-year for 2025.
A native of Howard, Kansas, Loudermilk played collegiate football at Wisconsin, where he played in 40 games, starting 26 at defensive end, and racked up 62 tackles, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and eight passes defensed from 2016-20.
Loudermilk had totaled 63 career combined tackles, six passes defended and a sack. At Wisconsin, he played in 40 games, starting 26 at defensive end for the Badgers. During his four seasons in Madison, he posted 63 stops, 11.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He also forced a pair of fumbles.
Aaron Becker and Chris Ward contributed.
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