Sources: Steelers declining Broderick Jones' 5th-year option

The Pittsburgh Steelers are declining tackle Broderick Jones' fifth-year option, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday night.

Jones, who turns 25 next month, suffered a season-ending neck injury in a Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears and had offseason surgery. It's unclear if he'll return by training camp or the start of the season.

Sources previously told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Jones had a setback in his recovery a week before the NFL draft. The Steelers then selected developmental tackle Max Iheanachor with their first-round pick (No. 21) and then added to the interior of the line by drafting Iowa guard Gennings Dunker in the third round.