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The New York Daily News reports that the Steelers, as well as other teams, are expected to meet with Maurice Jones-Drew’s representatives this week in Florida.
The Steelers hosted Jones-Drew for two days last week, but the veteran running back left without a contract. It was rumored that MJD was seeking $3.5 Mil per year, but the Daily News reports that multiple sources say that wasn’t the case. Even if it were true, the market will quickly determine that figure to be higher than what he should realistically expect.
The other teams reportedly interested in meeting with his people this week are the Jets, Patriots, and Dolphins. The Jets and Dolphins have a ton of cap space relatively speaking, though, the Dolphins may not be as interested in the free agent RB as the NY Daily News thinks. According to Miami Herald reporter Armando Salguero, the Dolphins haven’t shown much interest as of yet.
Dolphins have not talked to Maurice Jones-Drew about a visit or his desire to play in Miami, much less a contract. So if that’s interest …
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 24, 2014
Jones-Drew has a lot of wear on his tires, but he’d be a solid veteran addition to back up Le’Veon Bell. It doesn’t seem very likely that he’ll wind up in Pittsburgh, but stranger things have happened. The Steelers also have a visit scheduled with RB LeGarrette Blount at the end of this week. Thanks for stopping by, and as always, be sure to share with your friends.
