Cap situation post Benton extension

https://steelersdepot.com/2026/08/2...update-post-keeanu-benton-contract-extension/

Mason is probably gone and expect some restructures these next 10 days.

 

I think they will save over 4 million by cutting Malik Harrison, and Khan will probably do some restructures to create cap space.

 

Cap space is not an issue

 

Nobody said it was, despite them needing to shed 12m.

 

Is cap space ever really an issue? Teams just move a few things around and create more space.

I think the salary cap is kind of like USGA rules for beginner golfers.

 

This is Heyward's last year.

 

And, I believe that Mason will get a 2-year extension before the season starts.

McCarthy will keep 4 QBs in 2026 to give him a $10 million 3-QB room for 2027 and 2028. Don't have to spend a 1st round pick on a QB, and save a league average of $40 million each year for the next 2 years.

 

Then they can extend Watt