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Free Agency moves the Steelers should have made this year

By Andrew Falce

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and teammates celebrate after a fumble by the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and teammates celebrate after a fumble by the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 23: Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Kyler Fackrell #51 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after a sack against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Kyler Fackrell, OLB, New York Giants

Contract Signed: 1-year, 4.6 million dollars

Kyler Fackrell exploded two seasons ago when he logged 10.5 sacks as a rotational player. The Packers rewarded him by signing Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith and cutting his playing time. He had his worst year last year attributing to his depreciated market value. That said, he has showcased the ability to a good player in the league.

What’s even more appealing is he has been a constant player on special teams, meaning he can step in and help in a multitude of ways. The biggest question mark here would be Bud Dupree. Fackrell would be earning decent money and would likely be best served as a short-term starter. Had the Steelers brought in a player like Fackrell, more than likely the Steelers would have let Dupree walk.

This means extra cap savings overall, as Fackrell would be earning over 10 million dollars less than Dupree. This would open the door for more options to be added and fewer restructures to have been made which will push the costs into next year. Even had Fackrell wanted 11 million over two years, he would have presented an option with a similar upside to Dupree for a third of the cost.

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