Many in Steeler Nation are overreacting to the latest comments Steelers linebacker James Harrison made in the August issue of Men's Journal and are crazily suggesting that the Steelers release Harrison because of it. Outside of it being ludicrous to cut one of, if not the best, outside pass rushing linebackers in the league, it is also fiscally irresponsible for the Steelers to do. Harrison signed a 6 year, $51.175 million, contract back in April of 2009 that included about $20 million plus in bonuses. Although the exact structure of the contract and signing bonus is not fully known, let's assume Read more [...]

We have posted the first look at the 2011 Steelers salary cap status and totals and will keep that updated going forward. The Fifth Down looks at Ben Roethlisberger compared to first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterbacks Jim Kelly and Troy Aikman. The Steelers also started signing players to the offseason roster and 6 are listed here and another one was Wes Lyons. A Los Angeles-based law firm filed a class-action lawsuit late Tuesday against Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL seeking damages for ticket holders assigned to incomplete temporary seating sections and those whose view was Read more [...]

Steelers 2012 Salary Cap It is that time of year to start tracking the 2011 Steelers salary cap total numbers and roster situation as we head into the offseason. By my count after the Thursday signings, the Steelers have 51 players under contract right now for 2011. Bookmark this post as we will add and subtract and make notes here going forward to track the roster moves and salary cap situation. There is no hard number without a CBA, but experts estimate the number will be around $135 million, given how the cap has risen in years past. These numbers are estimations based on NFLPA figures and Read more [...]

The Steelers now head into the offseason and will be faced with not only key decisions with several free agents, but with several players currently under contract next season and beyond as well. I have identified 6 players below I think the Steelers will have to think hard and long about in the offseason. These players, if cut, will bring salary cap ramifications with them as well assuming the new salary cap rules are some what similar to the old ones. Of course not having a CBA in place and not knowing the new salary cap rules and regulations make it hard to say what amortization they will Read more [...]

Now that the 53 man roster is set and the 8 players have been signed to the Steelers practice squad, it is time to look at the players under contract and how the payroll shakes out heading into week 1. as most know, there is no salary cap in 2010, but the Steelers made it known that they will treat the payroll and roster as if the salary cap was in place to help in future years when and if a new CBA is reached. These contract numbers and amounts are not exact, but should be close as I keep close look out on the numbers from the NFLPA as they come in and am constantly updating my spreadsheet. I Read more [...]

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu gave a great interview to Tom Robinson of the Virginian-Pilot while he was in town for the William and Mary football camp. Polamalu said, owners would be selfish to lock out players for the 2011 season saying, "America needs football. Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall and running backs coach Kirby Wilson helped coach in the four-day football camp in Miesau, Germany. Seems not too many Steeler fans were present. ESPN is running a poll for the best teams ever of the AFC North teams. AFC North blogger James Walker has a short synopsis of the 1975 Steelers. Read more [...]

It is that time of year again. All of the tenders and tags have been assigned and at midnight Thursday, free agency begins for the NFL. It is time for a look at the 2010 roster of players under contract or tender offer and a look at the projected 2010 Steelers salary cap numbers. At this time, there will be no salary cap for the 2010 season, but the Steelers have said regardless that they intend to treat the season as if there were one in place. The only questionable player below is Patrick Bailey, as he was an exclusive rights free agent and no word has come out about his status. I do however Read more [...]

There is a pretty good chance that Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton could be playing his final game in a Steelers uniform on Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins. Big Snack is an unrestricted free agent and will be 33 by the time the 2010 season starts. His return to Pittsburgh will likely decided by whether or not a new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) is agreed upon and if 2010 is an uncapped year in regards to a salary cap. If there is no salary cap in 2010, the Steelers could place the franchise tag on him in February and pay him for 1 year at around 6-7 million dollars. This move of course Read more [...]

The contract signed by offensive tackle Max Starks on Tuesday, will reportedly create about $2 million in salary-cap room for this year. Speaking of the Steelers salary cap, I have updated my salary cap numbers to reflect the current cap situation. These numbers are not exact, but should be close. Currently I have the team at around 9 million under the cap. Mike Bires thinks the Steelers will likely try to finalize a new deal soon with tight end Heath Miller, who’s in the last year of his contract. Hopefully this can be wrapped up by training camp. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is looking Read more [...]

Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the Steelers are down to $7.4 million in salary cap room after the recent tenders and roster movers. This is the fourth least in the league at this time. We will update our Steelers salary cap page with more info as it becomes available.

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The salary cap will be expanded to $127 million in 2009. NFL teams didn’t spend as much as they were supposed to under the collective bargaining agreement the past three years so teams were notified on Wednesday that the salary cap will increase over $4 million from $123 to $127 million for this coming year. The collective bargaining agreement calls for cap adjustments down if teams spend over the cap and adjustment up if they don’t spend up to the cap. Most NFL teams believed they would see a mild increase in the salary cap, but this is bigger than teams expected. Currently the Steelers are Read more [...]

The Steelers are in talks to keep guard Chris Kemoeatu. They are negotiating with Kemoeatu, who finished his first season as the Steelers starting left guard in his fourth year in the league. Kemoeatu's agent, Ken Vierra, said he talked Friday with Steelers contract negotiator Omar Khan in Indianapolis during the combine and "I would expect our talks will heat up in the next day or two." Vierra said one big problem for the Steelers is the NFL's salary cap. Various reports of the Steelers salary cap have the Steelers with roughly $20 million under the cap of $123 million. However, that was before Read more [...]

Here is an early look at the Steelers 2009 salary cap situation. These numbers are not exact, but to the best of my research are close. Listed is the 2009 base salary of players under contract and the estimated 2009 cap charge. The 2009 NFL salary cap is set to be 127 million dollars per team and my best estimation, the Steelers are right at about 100 million. This means they are roughly 27 million under the cap at this time. I will break down who will likely be a cap casualty in future post, but as of right now, I could see Larry Foote and Kendall Simmons as possible cap casualties. Please note Read more [...]