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4 bold moves the Steelers could make during the 2023 offseason

By Michelle Kotts

Sep 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bills Tremaine Edmunds  Buffalo beat Miami 32-29 to clinch a playoff berth.Ag3i6335
Bills Tremaine Edmunds  Buffalo beat Miami 32-29 to clinch a playoff berth.Ag3i6335 /

3. The Steelers could sign Tremaine Edmunds

Heading into the 2023 season, the linebackers will once again be a topic of concern. Devin Bush may have played his final game as a member of the Steelers. Not that many fans will shed a tear if he departs, as he never has been the same since he tore his ACL in the 2020 season. Some thought he might regain his form in 2022, but that never happened.

If Terell Edmunds was sincere about recruiting his brother, then Tremaine Edmunds could be the replacement the Steelers are looking for. What does he bring to Pittsburgh? He has five interceptions, six sacks, 565 combined tackles, and 359 solo tackles in five seasons.

On the other hand, Devin Bush has two interceptions, four sacks, 286 combined tackles, and 173 solo tackles. It’s not that the Steelers wouldn’t have draft options to replace Bush but should they rely on the draft or sign an obvious upgrade with Tremaine Edmunds?

However, in the NFL, everything comes down to a matter of money. So if the Steelers opt to go this route, how much would they have to commit to signing him? Would it be a four or five-year deal? If one goes by market value approximation, it would be in the neighborhood of a four-year $44 million, if not more. He may be worth it but would the Steelers commit to a deal that large?

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