Even though his 2016 season is now over, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton is saying all the right thigs when it comes to his possible future with the team.
“I want to stay here. That would be my first choice,” Wheaton said Monday, according to Chris Bradford of The Beaver County Times. “Obviously, it’s business. We’ll see how it goes.”
Markus Wheaton on his future: “I want to stay here. That would be my first choice. Obviously, it’s business. We’ll see how it goes.”
— Chris Bradford (@BCTBradford) November 28, 2016
Wheaton, who was placed on the Steelers Reserve/Injured list a few weeks ago, is currently scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March now that his rookie contract is set to expire.