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4 wide receiver options for Steelers if Donte Moncrief gets released

By James Kelly

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys prepares to take on the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys prepares to take on the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 23: Eli Rogers #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a two-point conversion during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 23: Eli Rogers #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a two-point conversion during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Eli Rogers: An experienced ‘plug & play’ pro

Former Steeler Eli Rogers remains available as a free agent after being released by the team as part of the preseason cuts needed to make a 53-man roster. Therefore, signing Rogers wouldn’t affect the team’s compensatory balance.

As a dependable slot receiver who knows the team, its coaches, and its offense, Rogers could presumably contribute quickly both as a receiver and, if needed, a punt returner. Moreover, It’s reasonable to assume the Steelers could easily sign Rogers to a 2019 contract that would fit within its current $3M cap space [according to Over the Cap.

However, adding Rogers as a slot receiver would fail to provide the deep threat or “X” receiver production for which Moncrief was initially signed.

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