4 former Steelers players likely to rejoin the team this offseason

It will be an interesting offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they have major cap issues. They will need to shed cap and spend on bargain-free agents to fill some holes. 

Both Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell will become free agents when the new league year begins at their current contract status. Those two are the most notable names as far as former Steelers entering the open market. It seems less than likely that a reunion with either of those two players will be happening anytime soon.

However, there are other potential moves still on the horizon for other teams and the black and gold. Teams must be cap compliant and other squads want to make as much space as possible as they gear up for the free-agent frenzy. Some cap casualties will form around the league and leave some decent options for bargain hunters like Pittsburgh.

The offseason will mostly hinge on the NFL Draft in April when it comes to this team’s success for next season, and Ben Roethlisberger’s return could shift what the Steelers are looking to do this April. But even with Ben reportedly returning, a quarterback cannot be ruled out in 2021, and it’s still possible that another backup could be drafted or signed in free agency to provide competition. Josh Dobbs could be brought back onto the team as he also enters free agency.

Coming back to the Steel City could be a huge draw for some of these free agents that are potential cap subtractions as they know what they’re getting from this franchise. Here are four players with the potential to return to Pittsburgh in 2021: