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Steelers face salary cap issues after offseason spending spree

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:06 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Steelers face salary cap issues after offseason spending spree
Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers have diminished their salary cap space for the 2027 offseason to approximately $5.5 million following significant contract signings for Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. Previously, the team had about $40 million in cap space. The team is also facing decisions about extending key players, including cornerback Joey Porter Jr., which could further impact their financial situation for the upcoming years. This marks a shift in their approach under General Manager Omar Khan.

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  • •Steelers initially had $40 million in 2027 salary cap space.
  • •Current 2027 cap space stands at $5.5 million.
  • •Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington signed contracts impacting salary cap.
  • •Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. may receive an extension this offseason.
  • •Pittsburgh faces new financial territory under General Manager Omar Khan.
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  • 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Huge contracts wreck Steelers future free agent plans
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The Steelers have paid out so much money this offseason toward the future, they have very little salary cap on the horizon for 2027.

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