Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Tyson Alualu just wrapped up his fourth season with the team Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns and that means he’s once again scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year in March. Should the Steelers like to have Alualu back for at least one more season, there is a way they can make that happen and with a decreased salary cap charge at that if Alualu is agreeable to a four-year qualifying contract.
What exactly is a four-year qualifying contract? Below is a great breakdown and stipulations provided by Anthony Holzman-Escareno of Front Office Football.