Steelers' Free Agency Gamble: Queen's Second Chance

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Pittsburgh Steelers have built their teams through the draft for decades, staying cautious in free agency. That approach led to some big misses over the last 10 years. Like the signings of Titan Eric Ibron, Ibron wide receiver Dante Monkreif and linebacker, Patrick Queen. Those deals highlight why the team is held back on spending. Ibron got a two year pack with $5 million guaranteed in 2020, posting solid numbers his first year before injuries sidelined him. For good, the next season. Meanwhile, Monkreif's two-year $9 million contract in 2019 aimed to fill a wide receiver gap, but drops and wheat play got him cut. After just five games, the biggest splash was Queen's $3.41 million deal in 2024. The richest free agent contract in Steelers history. With over $13 million guaranteed, yet the defense has ranked low and the team has zero

1:01playoff wins since he arrived. Now with lots of cap space and a new defensive coordinator and Patrick Graham, the Steelers plan to get more aggressive in free agency, giving Queen A, chance to earn his nearly $17 million cap hit this year. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Your Pillo, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed. S-O-L-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillo.com.