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Matt Stafford deal could deter Steelers from trading for a quarterback

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

The Steelers may have one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL, but here’s why the Matt Stafford deal could deter them from making a trade.

We all know by now that Ben Roethlisberger is no longer the future of this team. In fact, there’s still a small chance he may not even be the quarterback in 2021. Entering his 18th NFL season with a Hall of Fame resume, the Steelers quarterback has shown a noticeable drop in play since the 2017 season and the clock is ticking on his NFL career.