The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a leap of faith in a number of their own players this offseason, believing in them enough to trust that they are capable of taking on larger roles. They allowed other experienced linemen to leave uncontested in free agency, for example, believing that Zach Banner, who has started one game, can be the answer at right tackle.
Another relatively young player to whom they committed this offseason—though not necessarily at the expense of others—is cornerback Cameron Sutton, who before this season has never held a starting job. With Mike Hilton leaving in free agency and Steven Nelson a salary cap casualty, a lot is riding on the fifth-year veteran in stepping up.