While the Pittsburgh Steelers had no need to use either a franchise or transition tag on any of their perspective unrestricted free agents this offseason, apparently they had no need to issue any restricted tenders as well.
According to the NFL on Wednesday, the Steelers did not issue any restricted free agent tenders to cornerback James Pierre, wide receiver Steven Sims, center J.C. Hassenauer or running back Jeremy McNichols. Had they done so, any issued would have likely been Right of First Refusal tenders, the lowest-level tender which is a one-year contract worth $2.627 million for 2023. Those four players are now essentially free agents.