The veteran-laden Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in the
midst of cap struggles once again, and they are not expected to retain free
agent wide receiver Mike Wallace. While Wallace may not be returning to the Steelers,
he could remain in the AFC North, as the team believes the Cleveland Browns are
the playmaker’s most likely landing spot, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS
Sports.
The Steelers face several cap decisions, making it likely
that they are forced to part ways with several veterans such as Wallace. The
fourth-year pro is reportedly seeking a contract in the range of Vincent
Jackson’s five-year, $55 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
If Wallace doesn’t re-sign with the Steelers, the Browns are
expected to use their significant cap space in an effort to lure him to
Cleveland. The Browns will likely be big spenders this offseason, and Wallace
could be their top target.
Wallace has averaged more than 1,000 receiving yards per
season since joining the NFL. Last season he caught 64 passes for 836 yards and
eight touchdowns.
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