The Steelers’ offseason is shaping up to be an interesting one, and it looks like they’ll have to make some tough decisions to manage their cap space. According to recent reports, the team’s injury-riddled $18 million veteran is the most likely cap casualty in 2025.
Although the specific player’s name isn’t mentioned, we can expect the Steelers to take a hard look at their roster and make some cuts to free up cap space. This could involve releasing veteran players who are due for a big payday but haven’t been able to stay healthy.
The Steelers will need to weigh the costs and benefits of keeping these players on the roster versus letting them go and using that cap space to sign younger, healthier talent. It’s a tough decision, but one that’s necessary for the team to stay competitive in the long run.
Insiders point to the team’s salary cap situation as a major factor in this decision. With several key players set to become free agents, the Steelers will need to make some tough choices to stay under the cap.
“Unfortunately, it’s a numbers game,” said a Steelers insider. “We have to make some tough decisions to stay competitive. Releasing a veteran player is never easy, but it’s sometimes necessary.”
