Mason Cole wasn’t the answer. Now, he’s no longer in the building. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ housecleaning continued Friday, the team releasing Cole before he headed into the final year of his three-year contract. Despite a relatively small roster bonus due in March and the team having little center depth, the team cut ties.
Cole was solid in 2022, a clear upgrade over Kendrick Green. And to his credit, Cole was always tough and durable, playing through injuries we probably don’t even fully know about. He was smart, a hard worker, and a leader for one of football’s youngest offenses.