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Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 free agency breakdown

By Tommy Jaggi

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Artie Burns #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 13, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Artie Burns #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 13, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) /

Artie Burns: Low Priority

Davis’s draft mate, Artie Burns, is in the same boat. Though he was a former 1st round pick from 2016, Burns has fallen out of favor with the coaching staff. In addition, Steven Nelson turned out to be an excellent signing.

Even if Mike Hilton doesn’t return to the team, Cameron Sutton and rookie 3rd round pick, Justin Layne provide the depth Pittsburgh needs. I’ll be shocked if Burns is back on more than a veteran minimum contract, but he will be playing somewhere else next year.

Tyler Matakevich: Low Priority

Mark Barron could be a cut this offseason due to his unreasonable contract number. While Matakevich offers a veteran presence who knows what he’s doing on special teams, the Steelers can find ways to replace him.

That being said, there probably aren’t a lot of teams out there who would value his services as much as the Steelers do. My bet is they will look to retain him on a cheap deal.

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