The Steelers signed guard Trai Turner last week just hours after releasing veteran David DeCastro.
Like DeCastro, Turner is a former Pro Bowler who played through injuries in 2020. And, like DeCastro, his performance suffered as a result. Following five straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2015-2019, Turner was rated the worst run-blocking guard in the league by Pro Football Focus last season. He will save the Steelers $5.75 million on the salary cap compared to DeCastro. While the savings is nice, the real issue involves which Turner the Steelers are getting: the perennial Pro Bowler or the shell of that player from 2020.