LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 32-13, at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers roster and its incredible strength are a testament to the outstanding job that General Manager Omar Khan and the Steelers front office have done in scouting, drafting, signing, and re-signing talented players to the Steel City. While free agency is usually an exciting time for fans of the Black and Gold, as their team has the opportunity to sign prominent players from around the NFL, this year may be a bit more disheartening.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have 21 players currently set to leave the team as free agents in 2025, and while the team can attempt to re-sign many of them, there is no guarantee they won’t lose most of them as well. The team is currently projected to have $74.3 million to spend on players, and Khan will need almost every penny to keep much of his talented roster from hitting the open market. Here are 10 Steelers unlikely to re-sign and expected to leave the team in free agency in 2025.
Offensive Tackle Dan Moore Jr.
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Safety Damontae Kazee
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Damontae Kazee #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Tight End Rodney Williams
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Running Back Najee Harris
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Wide Receiver Van Jefferson
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Van Jefferson #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Defensive End Isaiahh Loudermilk
Aug 21, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) passes the ball against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterback Kyle Allen
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kyle Allen throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Center Ryan McCollum
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates Ryan McCollum #62 and Mason McCormick #66 after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
Linebacker Jeremiah Moon
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 09: Jeremiah Moon #49 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Quarterback Russell Wilson
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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