This is a list of the 2013 Steelers Free Agents. We’ll keep this updated as the offseason moves along and players sign with Pittsburgh or elsewhere.
Included also is our predictions as to what we’d like to see happen with these players, taken from our post here on SCB the week following the final regular season game.
Unrestricted Free Agents (18)
Will Allen – Should Return, solid backup
Charlie Batch – If he comes back, should be 3rd string
Plaxico Burress – Good backup WR, redzone target, wouldn’t cost much. – Signed 1 yr Deal
Larry Foote – Probably returns for another year, but should give way to Spence for the future. – Signed 3 yr Deal
Ramon Foster – Must have player, can play both Guard and Tackle positions, very underrated. – Signed 3 yr Deal
Casey Hampton – Time to part ways, McClendon is ready.
Brandon Johnson – Solid backup and special teamer but fought through injuries. Should return
David Johnson – With Heath Miller not guaranteed to be ready by Sept., DJ could be useful. – SIgned 1 yr Deal
Byron Leftwich – Time to part ways, too often injured and youth needed at #2 backup spot.
Doug Legursky – Must have utility lineman. Primary backup to Pouncey.
Justin King – Just signed late in the year, will have a chance to compete especially if Lewis leaves.
Keenan Lewis – Must have DB, finally realizing his potential after a great year.
Rashard Mendenhall – Damage has been done, time to cut ties. – Signed with Arizona
Ryan Mundy – 50-50, likely won’t command much in free agent market.
Leonard Pope – Rarely saw the field in 2012, again if Heath isn’t ready Pope could be an asset.
Max Starks – Youth drafted in recent years, likely gone but will be missed. Rock solid.
Mike Wallace – Less than 50-50 chance to return but anything is possible. If he leaves, drafting a WR becomes paramount. I intentionally left him undecided because if he stays for the right price then obviously you bring him back, but also the team can’t afford to break the bank on him either. – Signed with Miami
Greg Warren – Solid LS, should return. – Signed 1 yr Deal
Steelers also Released Willie Colon and James Harrison.
Restricted Free Agents (6)
Jonathan Dwyer – Steelers would be smart to match any offer he gets, should return. RFA’s rarely move teams and Dwyer has proven he’s got enough potential if he continues to work hard. Tendered 1.3 Million
Jeremy Kapinos – Drew Butler didn’t have a great season, Kapinos might be an option to explore again.
Steve McLendon – He’ll return, the future at NT for the defense. – Tendered 1.3 Million
Isaac Redman – 50-50 but most feel he’ll come back. He and Dwyer, if healthy, could be the future. – Tendered 1.3 Million
Stevenson Sylvester – Injury plagued season, will have chance to fight for MLB job next season, should return.
Emmanuel Sanders – Could garner some attention in free agency, but if Wallace leaves then the team will make sure that Sanders returns. Tendered Draft Round Offer
