It’s been three years since the Steelers drafted cornerback Artie Burns in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, and they may be in the works of severing their short-lived relationship.
Jeremy Fowler announced in a tweet yesterday afternoon that Pittsburgh may be moving on from the young cornerback.
Steelers expected to decline CB Artie Burns’ fifth-year option, per sources. Burns was replaced in the starting lineup last year and is set to become a free agent in 2020 barring change before the May 3 deadline. Steelers are encouraged Burns can re-enter rotation this year.
The Steelers invested a lot in Artie Burns (which may be the reason why he’s been given so much opportunity in Pittsburgh).