Due to his salary cap burden, cornerback Donte Jackson was criticized by the Pittsburgh Steelers for his acquisition. The Steelers have resolved that matter, though.
On March 18, Over the Cap revealed that Jackson and the Steelers have reached an agreement on a new one-year contract with a guaranteed $4.75 million.
This implies that Jackson will be subject to a $6 million cap hit in 2024, according Over the Cap. For the forthcoming season, his initial cap hit was $10.52 million.
The Steelers now have a little bit more financial space thanks to Jackson’s new contract. On March 18, Over the Cap revealed that the Steelers have $15.65 million in cap space left over from this summer.
In the NFL, it is presently ranked 22nd.
However, the Steelers may increase their salary room in the summer by renegotiating certain contracts or extending existing ones. On the defensive end of the ball, those reworked deals in Pittsburgh have their top candidates.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith were identified by SI.com’s All Steelers’ Noah Strackbein as potential for contract restructuring. Cameron Heyward, a defensive lineman, may also be granted an extension to lessen his $22.4 million salary charge.
Currently, Watt, Heyward, Fitzpatrick, and Highsmith make up around 34% of the team’s salary room.