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Antonio Brown - WR - Steelers

Antonio Brown's restructured contract with the Steelers converted $5.2 million of his scheduled $6 million salary into a signing bonus.

They Steelers are "kicking the can" down the road. Brown's future salary cap numbers increase by $1.3 million in years 2015-2017, but his number drops by $3.9 million in 2014. Brown, 26 in July, turned in a breakout 2013 campaign as Pittsburgh's go-to receiver. The former punt returner ranked second in the NFL in catches (101) and receiving yards (1,499), scoring eight touchdowns.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 9 - 4:02 PM
Emmanuel Sanders - WR - Steelers

The Lions' website considers Detroit a possible landing spot for free agent Emmanuel Sanders.

The Lions are desperate for help opposite Calvin Johnson, and Sanders would be an upgrade as a replacement for Nate Burleson. Detroit is also believed to have strong interest in Sammy Watkins and could consider trading up from the No. 10 pick. In addition to the Lions, Sanders has been linked to the Jets and Patriots.
Related: Lions
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Mar 8 - 3:05 PM
Antonio Brown - WR - Steelers

The Steelers have worked out a restructured contract with Antonio Brown.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the move will free up $4 million in cap space. It's the Steelers latest attempt to get into cap compliance after extending Heath Miller and Troy Polamalu earlier this week. Brown was set for a $6 million base salary and is signed through 2017.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 7 - 6:57 PM
Sean Spence - LB - Steelers

Steelers ILB Sean Spence (knee) is "significantly ahead" of where the team thought he would be at this point.

Spence wrecked his knee in the 2012 preseason. Among other things, he damaged the peroneal nerve in the knee. It caused a lack of movement and sensation in the foot and leg. The nerve has apparently regenerated, and Spence might be able to contribute in 2014. He could help replace ILB Larry Foote.
Source: Gerry Dulac on Twitter
Mar 7 - 9:13 AM
Troy Polamalu - DB - Steelers

Steelers signed SS Troy Polamalu to a new three-year, $20 million contract.

It's a two-year extension that also lowers Polamalu's 2014 cap number. GM Kevin Colbert signed both Polamalu and Heath Miller to extensions through 2016 on Wednesday. Polamalu was previously scheduled to earn an $8.25 million base salary in 2014 and count over $10.8 million against the cap. Polamalu started all 16 games in 2013 and remains a high-impact defender, even if the pieces around him in Pittsburgh have diminished over the years.
Mar 5 - 1:23 PM
Heath Miller - TE - Steelers

Heath Miller is now under contract through 2016.

Before Monday's extension, Miller was set to cost $9.5 million against the cap in 2014 -- the final year of his deal. Now that cap number is down to $6.1 million and he has added base salaries of $4 million in both 2015 and 2016. Miller remains a quality all-around tight end even though he's 31 and blew out his knee late in the 2012 season. He shouldn't have a problem exceeding last year's 58-593-1 line.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Mar 5 - 12:25 PM
Emmanuel Sanders - WR - Steelers

The Jets are even more likely to go after free agent Emmanuel Sanders now that Jeremy Maclin has re-signed with the Eagles.

Sanders and Maclin were reportedly the Jets' top-two targets to augment their hideous receiving corps of Jeremy Kerley, David Nelson and Stephen Hill. The NY Daily News also lists Hakeem Nicks and Golden Tate as options, but Sanders should be cheaper. It would also keep him away from the rival Patriots, who signed Sanders to a restricted free agent offer sheet last offseason.
Related: Jets
Source: New York Daily News
Mar 5 - 10:41 AM
Will Allen - DB - Steelers

Steelers re-signed S Will Allen to a one-year, $955,000 contract.

Allen was cut by Dallas after five games last year and then joined the Steelers as a nickel/dime safety behind Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark. He'll turn 32 in June. As Clark is unlikely to be retained in free agency, Allen could wind up battling sophomore Shamarko Thomas to start at free safety.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mar 5 - 10:06 AM
Troy Polamalu - DB - Steelers

A source tells ESPN that the Steelers will not release SS Troy Polamalu this offseason.

Per Adam Schefter, the "Rooney family is too loyal and Polamalu has been too valuable." Of course, this doesn't mean the 32-year-old won't be asked to take a pay cut on his $8.25 million base salary. The Steelers currently have the least cap space in the entire league.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 5 - 8:02 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers signed OLB Jason Worilds to a one-year, $9.754 million contract.

Worilds was slapped with the transition tag Monday. No offer sheets can come Worilds' way now. Per CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, Worilds and the Steelers have made progress toward a long-term deal, and that remains the goal for both parties. Worilds and Brian Orakpo were set to be the most coveted 3-4 edge rushers in free agency. Orakpo was franchise tagged and would cost two first-round picks to sign away from Washington, and Worilds is now locked in with Pittsburgh. OLB LaMarr Woodley is now expected to be cut by the Steelers.
Mar 4 - 11:59 AM
LaMarr Woodley - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB LaMarr Woodley is expected to be released if the team can retain free agent OLB Jason Worilds.

Worilds was slapped with the transition tag Monday, but that hardly means he'll remain a Steeler in 2014. Pittsburgh just has the right of first refusal with Worilds. Woodley is set to count $13.6 million against the salary cap and would be far too expensive to keep around as a part-time player behind Worilds and second-year OLB Jarvis Jones. He's missed 14 games since 2011.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mar 4 - 9:06 AM
Jason Worilds - LB - Steelers

Steelers assigned the transition tag to OLB Jason Worilds.

Essentially extinct since the league made it fully guaranteed, the transition tag has now been used twice in one afternoon. It's a one-year, $9.754 million tender. It functions similarly to the lowest restricted free agent tender, giving the Steelers the right of first refusal on any offer sheet Worilds signs on the open market. If Worilds signs elsewhere and the Steelers decide not to match, they receive no compensation. The Steelers are saving $1.7 million by not using the franchise tag. Still only 26, Worilds was expected to generate major interest if he reached the open market, and that will still be the case. It's possible the cap-strapped Steelers will be faced with an offer they can't match. Eight of Worilds' 18 career sacks came in 2013.
Mar 3 - 3:59 PM
Heath Miller - TE - Steelers

The Steelers have worked out a restructured contract with Heath Miller.

Miller was set for a $6.04 million base salary and $9.5 million cap hit in 2014. We'll wait on details, but we're expecting an extension that frees up cap room right now and keeps Miller under contract for 2-3 more seasons. He'll turn 32 in October, but remains a solid all-around tight end and one of Ben Roethlisberger's favorite targets. Miller posted a 58-593-1 line last year despite coming off a devastating knee injury.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 3 - 11:42 AM
Plaxico Burress - WR - Steelers

Free agent WR Plaxico Burress is still rehabbing his shoulder.

Burress tore his rotator cuff during training camp last August and was hit with a 7-8 month rehab timetable. But he's just working on range of motion right now and his goal is to get medically cleared in time for training camp. Even if Plax does get healthy, we'd be surprised if he stuck on a roster this season. He's entering his age-38 season.
Source: Steelers.com
Mar 3 - 8:47 AM
Jarvis Jones - LB - Steelers

The Steelers want 2013 first-round pick Jarvis Jones to "hit the weight room" this offseason.

Jones was "overwhelmed at times" as a rookie, failing to maintain a starting job when LaMarr Woodley and Jason Worilds were both healthy, and scuffling as a pass rusher. He did earn positive marks in PFF's run-defense grades. As the Steelers are expected to decide between Woodley and Worilds in free agency, Jones is scheduled to enter 2014 locked into the starting lineup.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mar 2 - 4:33 PM

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