The Steelers already made a few cuts on Monday as they attempt to get under the salary cap ahead of free agency and the new league year, which starts on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. But they are still projected to be $7.44M over , so more releases may be on the way.
Patrick Peterson, who said he wants to play in 2024, could be among those cut as he seems to be unsure if Pittsburgh wants him back next season.
“Come on Mac,” Peterson told Bryant McFadden when asked if he wants to keep playing on his “All Things Covered” podcast. “You know I [want to]. The question is if the Steelers want me to finish with them.”
Some may be surprised if the Steelers were to part ways with the eight-time Pro Bowler this offseason. But the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo is not one of them and thinks Peterson will need to take a pay cut if he hopes to stay.
“Better than 50-50 unless he takes a pay cut to return,” Fittipaldo said . “That’s my analysis. Can’t see them taking on a $10 million cap hit for a guy who can no longer play outside. And you don’t keep that cap hit for a hybrid safety rotational type player.”