The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to weigh a number of heavy questions regarding both their immediate and future finances as the near league year approaches in a few months. Of course, they have hopefully plenty of on-field business to take care of first, but the financial realities are on their way.
There is some uncertainty over what exactly it will look like. The salary cap will be at least $175 million, which is nearly $25 million less than it has been this season, but if the league negotiates at least one new broadcasting deal and enacts their right to expand the regular season to 17 games in time for the 2021 season, that could have a significant effect on the salary cap and see it approach at flat status.