Steelers: Free agency wish list

Dec 20, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) reacts to fans after the Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-14 at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) reacts to fans after the Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-14 at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Steelers are already considered Super Bowl contenders for 2016 but they can definitely use one or two key pieces to solidify their shot at the NFL’s ultimate crown.

Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) looks across the line during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) looks across the line during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

If history is any indication on how this year’s free agency will go with the Steelers there will be plenty of signings of their in-house free agents but possibly just one signing that can make the difference on a unit of the team in need of some help.

Who will be this season’s DeAngelo Williams or Mike Mitchell? According to Spotrac the Steelers have an estimated $11.34 million in cap space so spending will be limited considering the players like Kelvin Beachum, Ramon Foster and William Gay will need to be decided on as well as new deals for players like David DeCastro and Le’Veon Bell.

Still, the Steelers could be just one player away from dominating the AFC North and paving their way to Super Bowl LI. Which free agent could be the difference maker for the Steelers? Are they on offense or defense?

Let’s take a look at some free agents the Steelers could target when the league year begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET this week?

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