The Detroit Lions could consider releasing CB Chris Houston this offseason if they do not believe he can be their top cornerback going forward. Houston is scheduled to count $4.8 million against the salary cap next season.
Lions | Chris Houston could be let go
The Detroit Lions could consider releasing LB Ashlee Palmer this offseason, depending on what they do in free agency and the draft.
Lions | Ashlee Palmer could be cut
The New England Patriots could pursue Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent TE Dennis Pitta this offseason if he becomes available in the free-agent market.
Patriots | Dennis Pitta could be option
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor said he would like to retire as a member of the organization but is not sure what will happen to him this offseason since he is scheduled to have an $11.94 salary cap figure next season. Taylor said he believes he can play several more years in the NFL. He indicated he may be willing to take a pay cut in order to stay with the team. He also said he is willing to move to safety and has talked with defensive backs coach Carnell Lake and former NFL CB Rod Woodson about the transition.
Steelers | Ike Taylor wants to retire as part of team
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Shamarko Thomas could start at safety next season because the team is not expected to re-sign impending free-agent FS Ryan Clark.
Footballguys View: Thomas played very limited snaps, but seemed effective when he got in the game. He’ll have to prove himself in camp, as the Steelers will definitely bring in competition.
Steelers | Shamarko Thomas could start
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent DE Brett Keisel will have to accept a significant pay cut if he wants to re-sign with the Steelers.
Footballguys View: Keisel wasn’t very effective and certainly not worth the $4.9 million he cost this year. The Steelers will probably draft a defensive end this year.
Steelers | Brett Keisel would have to take pay cut
The Cincinnati Bengals likely will not re-sign impending free-agent FS Chris Crocker this offseason.
Footballguys View: Crocker didn’t add much to the defense, so no great loss if they go another direction.
Bengals | Chris Crocker not expected back
The Cincinnati Bengals would like to re-sign impending free-agent SS Taylor Mays this offseason.
Footballguys View: Mays is a big hitter, though not much beyond that. The Bengals do like what he brings to the table though, so for the right price, he should be back.
Bengals | Hope Taylor Mays returns
Cincinnati Bengals SS Shawn Williams is expected to receive more playing time next season because of how he played this season.
Bengals | Shawn Williams likely to get more time
The Baltimore Ravens may not consider re-signing impending free-agent SS James Ihedigbo this offseason because they will be looking to add an athletic free safety this offseason.
Ravens | James Ihedigbo may not be priority