The Packers have significant cap room remaining – even after signing linebacker Clay Matthews to a lucrative and long-term extension – while the Steelers do not. Green Bay could attempt to offer McLendon a deal, similarly to how the New England Patriots made Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders an offer.

McLendon has been used as a backup in Pittsburgh, but most expect him to take over for Casey Hampton as the team’s nose tackle this season. Considering the Steelers have only $700k of cap space remaining, it would be hard for them to match an offer for McLendon without restructuring another deal or cutting a player.