PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - According to a report, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has restructured his contract to make cap space room for the team in 2020.
The Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac says along with Roethlisberger, tight end Vance McDonald, cornerbacks Joe Haden and Steve Nelson and kicker Chris Boswell have also restructured to give the Steelers some breathing room.
Steelers have restructured the contract of Ben Roethlisberger to create extra cap space. Fifth player to do so along with tight end Vance McDonald, cornerbacks Joe Haden and Steve Nelson and kicker Chris Boswell.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac)
March 17, 2020 The Fan’s Andrew Fillipponi says that the restructure will mean a $40 million cap hit to the Steelers in 2021.
With Big Ben restructure, his cap hit will be $40 million in 2021.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress)
March 17, 2020 Dulac adds the move frees up about $20 million that won’t go against the cap this season.
The Steelers made a series of moves Monday, releasing linebackers Anthony Chickillo and Mark Barron along with receiver Johnny Holton.
Ramon Foster also announced his retirement on Monday as well.
More moves are expected before the NFL season officially begins on Wednesday.
