The Pittsburgh Steelers’ salary cap space was minimal heading into the 2021 National Football League season. After getting Ben Roethlisberger to sign a new contract, restructuring Cam Heyward’s current deal and the retirements of Maurkice Pouncey and Vance McDonald, the team was in position to at least be minor players in free agency.
As the league’s legal tampering period began Monday, the Steelers did what they usually do. They sat back and watched, keeping one of their own.
That player they decided to keep was Cameron Sutton. The versatile defensive back was hitting free agency for the first time in his career, and the Steelers didn’t wait long to ensure he stayed within the organization.