The Pittsburgh Steelers are positioning themselves to have quite a haul of compensatory picks next year under GM Omar Khan. In his third offseason in that role, he has turned over the roster considerably, and shrewdly hunted alternative solutions. Whether via trade or signing street free agents, the Steelers have seemingly acted consciously regarding the compensatory pick formula.
Brian Batko believes this will become the norm with the Steelers under Khan. Though they have at times played the compensatory game, it was usually more passive. The Baltimore Ravens are known for trying to maximize their compensatory picks; perhaps the Steelers wish to do the same.