The Pittsburgh Steelers are a veteran club that is facing several difficult decisions this offseason. While some veterans such as Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu are expected to be retained, Pittsburgh will likely part ways with Casey Hampton, James Harrison and Rashard Mendenhall this offseason, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.

La Canfora notes that Roethlisberger and Polamalu will likely restructure their contracts once again in order to help the Steelers work back under the salary cap. However, there is only so much wiggle room, and as a result some veteran players will not return.

This is almost certainly the case with wide receiver Mike Wallace, but it could also mean the end of several former cornerstones in Pittsburgh. Hampton was the pivotal nose tackle in the Steelers’ 3-4 defense for years, while Harrison gave quarterbacks and offenses in general issues. Mendenhall had his troubles off the field, but he showed bursts of extreme talent while on it.