The Steelers have precisely one heated roster battle between Corliss Waitman and Cameron Johnston—their two experienced, veteran punters. A year ago, Pittsburgh signed Johnston to a three-year, $9 million contract, but he tore his ACL in the season opener. They brought back Waitman, with whom they had worked previously, and he filled in admirably.
But the Steelers also signed Waitman at that time to a two-year contract. It a wise move, given Johnston’s injury and the lack of clarity about how he would return. Since the offseason started, however, he has looked no worse for wear.