As we ramp up to the NFL’s annual free agent signing frenzy that officially begins with the start of the league year at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 13, it’s time to consider the salary cap hits associated with potential additions to the Steeler roster.
This isn’t a discussion of who the Steelers should try to sign, but should rather serve as an example of how high-priced free-agent signings could realistically affect the salary cap based on how teams have structured similar contracts in recent years.
This also isn’t a discussion of which players should be cut or restructured to create cap space for 2024.