Ben Roethlisberger among several Steelers restructuring their contracts ahead of NFL free agency

On Monday, the shaved about $15 million off of their salary cap with retirement and the team's decision to release OLB , ILB and receiver . The Steelers Whitey Herzog Jersey have to get to the NFL's salary cap limit of $198.2 million by 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Pittsburgh, , was still $13.5 million over the cap limit on Tuesday morning. With the Steelers needing to cut more cap weight, several veterans, included, in order to give the team more breathing room. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethlisberger, cornerbacks and Steve Carlton Jersey , kicker , and tight end have each restructured their contracts over the past two days. These transactions helped the Steelers shave off about $35 million in cap space. With regard to McDonald, this likely means that he will remain with the Steelers after that Pittsburgh wouldn't pick up his option if he didn't restructure his contract. This isn't the first time that Roethlisberger, among the NFL's highest paid players, has restructured his contract just before the start of free agency. In Feb. of 2018, Big Ben restructured his contract -- -- and helping the Steelers shave about $6 million off of their salary cap.Pittsburgh has seen two veterans come off the books over the past two days. , the team's starting DT since 2016, with the late Monday night. Miles Mikolas Jersey On Tuesday morning, it was reported by NFL Network's Mike Garofolo that ILB -- another member of the Steelers' 2016 draft cla s -- will reportedly come to terms on worth up to $9 million once free agency opens on Wednesday. While they've been working to get under the salary cap, the Steelers did make a financial commitment on Monday, placing their franchise tag on Brett Cecil Jersey OLB that will pay him for the 2020 season, per CBS Sports contributor Joel Corry. Dupree and the Steelers now have until July 15 to come to terms on a long-term deal. The Steelers will also try to sign OLB T.J. Watt to a long-term deal at some point this offseason. The team's first round pick in 2017, Watt recorded 14.5 sacks and a league high eight forced fumbles last season. Conversely, the Steelers are expected to wait until next offseason when it comes to an extension for , who will be slated to become a free agent in 2021.In free agency, Pittsburgh is expected to pursue a veteran receiver to help add depth and leadership to the room. The Steelers will also likely look to sign an ILB after losing Barron and Matakevich in consecutive days. The Steelers will also Yadier Molina Jersey look to add depth to their offensive line, safety and tight end positions, either in free agency or during the draft. Expect the Steelers to add to their running back room during the draft.
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