Pittsburgh Steelers: 4 players who must go in 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Marcus Gilbert #77 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is helped off the field by trainers against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Marcus Gilbert #77 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is helped off the field by trainers against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Marcus Gilbert

If this team plans to bring back Ramon Foster, they should be willing to move on from Marcus Gilbert. The right tackle missed most of the 2018 season which showed that Matt Feiler is more than capable of handling himself in the starting five.

No one wants to see Gilbert leave, as he’s been a valuable part of this line as it grew into what it is today. However, with the injury issues and cost being more expensive than Feiler, keeping Gilbert around doesn’t make sense.

This could mean the Steelers are able to keep Foster and hopefully use the remaining money to bring in some outside help in the defensive backfield or at linebacker once free agency starts.

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