If the Pittsburgh Steelers hoped to land a bargain at inside linebacker, the market may prove to be more than they bargained for. Off-ball linebackers cashed in on the first day of legal tampering, other teams likely with the same idea. The 2024 NFL Draft is not among the strongest at linebacker, while the free agent class is solid. Accordingly, they’re cashing in, and bargains may prove difficult to hunt down for the Steelers and others.
Jordyn Brooks, for example, is fetching $10 million per season on a three-year, $30 million deal. Blake Cashman can reportedly earn up to $25.