Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Free agency can be exciting for some teams while being a curse for others in the NFL. While struggling teams can sway great players to help rebuild their franchises, strong teams often lose their most dynamic players due to salary cap implications. The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently projected to have a whopping $74.3 million to spend in 2025, but they also have an outstanding 21 players projected to leave the team in free agency. Spanning various positions across all three facets of the game—offense, defense, and special teams—here are all 21 Steelers players currently projected to leave for free agency in 2025.
Offensive Guard James Daniels
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Cornerback Donte Jackson
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) celebrates an interception with Joey Porter Jr. (24) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Quarterback Justin Fields
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 32-13, at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Offensive Lineman Nate Herbig
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Herbig (71) takes the field against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Inside Linebacker Elandon Roberts
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Running Back Najee Harris
Safety Damontae Kazee
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Wide Receiver Scotty Miller
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Wide Receiver Van Jefferson
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) scores a touchdown against the New York Jets during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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
Tight End MyCole Pruitt
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt (81) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Inside Linebacker Tyler Matakevich
Sep 10, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Tyler Matakevich (44) blocks the punt from Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt (4) during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Cornerback Cameron Sutton
Sep 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) reacts after a foul called in the second half in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterback Russell Wilson
Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Left Tackle Dan Moore Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers Dan Moore Jr. (65) signals for a first down during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on December 24, 2022. Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Las Vegas Raiders Week 16
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
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)
Outside 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)
Running Back Jaylen Warren
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a first quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images)
Outside Linebacker David Perales
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw a pass in the direction of David Perales #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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