After a strong start, the Pittsburgh Steelers season fell apart down the stretch leading to yet another playoff failure. No

As the Pittsburgh Steelers manage the NFL's highest-paid defense, one veteran’s future hangs in the balance. Cap space and performance concerns are driving hard decisions.

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers have roughly $40 million in cap space, that can dry up quickly. The franchise will need about $8 million, or 20% of that initial total, for the incoming draftees and undrafted free agents.