NFL Rumors: Steelers launch skilled nook after contract dispute
The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a stunning transfer, releasing cornerback Arthur Maulet and opening a gap of their secondary.
Mike Tomlin at all times has a plan, however on the floor this can be a bit stunning.
Pittsburgh launched veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet, who had 106 tackles, an interception, two sacks, and two pressured fumbles in 33 regular-season appearances for the Steelers over two seasons. Maulet and Pittsburgh had a disagreement over his contract, and the 29-year-old desires a recent begin elsewhere and ideally extra money.
The Steelers haven’t made the transfer official but, which implies they could still trade Maulet ought to they receiver a good supply. Nevertheless, given the contract dispute has been made public, they’d be taking a reduction for his companies. One thing is healthier than nothing, although.
Why did the Steelers launch Arthur Maulet?
Releasing Maulet saved the Steelers just below $2 million. He all however sealed the deal when he requested a bigger contract. As I suggested in a recent column on potential post-NFL Draft cuts, Maulet’s roster spot was no assure:
“The Steelers chosen two defensive backs within the NFL Draft in Joey Porter Jr. and Corey Trice. Whereas Porter Jr. is the larger title, Trice had a third-to-fourth spherical grade, however fell to the seventh.
So, what does this imply for a core of Pittsburgh veterans that struggled towards the go at instances final season? The Steelers already introduced in some recent faces in Patrick Peterson and Chandon Sullivan. Clearly, Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan have been sad with this part of their protection final season.
Arthur Maulet may very well be the odd man out. Presently listed because the backup left defensive again behind Peterson, Maulet has only one yr left on his contract…”
Pittsburgh’s depth chart supplied them a little bit of flexibility on the place. Nevertheless, there’s lots of youth on this secondary. Anticipate a corresponding transfer to be made throughout the comforts of the cap for Omar Kahn and Co.
