The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary will look a lot different in the upcoming season after the team made a couple of big cuts on Thursday and Friday. The Steelers are clearing overhead and cutting cap as they gather a plan for free agency next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making big cuts to the secondary
The Steelers cut safety Keanu Neal on Thursday. The former first-round pick failed a physical before the team released him. On Friday, the Steelers announced they were releasing an eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback.
The Steelers released Patrick Peterson
Per Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Steelers cut another former first-round pick, Patrick Peterson.
Steelers are releasing eight-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson, per sources. pic.twitter.com/z1BYPzaUXy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2024
Peterson is showing some signs of slowing down
Peterson signed a two-year deal worth $14 million with the Steelers last offseason. Per Pro Football Focus, Peterson earned a 60.5 grade for his overall play with the Steelers. Peterson recorded two interceptions in 2023. He was credited with giving up four touchdown passes.
Peterson’s age could be a turnoff to teams in free agency. The three-time All-Pro will turn 34 before the upcoming season.
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