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Steelers Have Competition for Top CB

The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have a smooth path to signing one of the NFL's top free agents.

Noah Strackbein

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will be hunting for a top cornerback this offseason, either through the NFL Draft or free agency. And one name that is likely on their list could come with some competition. 

Former Kansas City Chiefs defender L'Jarius Sneed has been a name the Steelers have been urged to sign this offseason. After his second Super Bowl with the Chiefs, he'll hit the open market with an estimated value of four years, $65.3 million, according to Spotrac. 

The Steelers could be looking to sign the former fourth-round pick, but it won't come easy. According to NFL insider Tony Pauline, players from the Philadelphia Eagles are trying to recruit Sneed to their roster in free agency. 

"I’m told three of Sneed’s college teammates from Louisiana Tech, who are presently on the Eagles roster, are actively recruiting the cornerback to come to Philadelphia via text messages and other methods," Pauline wrote. 

Those players are running back Boston Scott, tight end Griffin Herbert and lineman Milton Williams. 

Signing Sneed won't come easy for the Steelers, but no one should rule out the possibility of adding the top cornerback. Pittsburgh is looking to pair another young star alongside Joey Porter Jr., and if they feel Sneed is the addition best suited for their growth, that's the direction they'll go. 

Even with Philadelphia players recruiting him, it may be tough to turn down a sales pitch from Minkah Fitzpatrick, T.J. Watt and Patrick Peterson. Plus, the Mike Tomlin effect always comes into play when it comes to free agent signings. 

If Sneed does go elsewhere, the NFL Draft should have options for Pittsburgh. But don't rule out a signing just because of some competition. 

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Noah Strackbein
NOAH STRACKBEIN

Noah is the Publisher for All Steelers, Inside the Panthers (InsideThePanthers.com) and Inside the Penguins (InsidethePenguins.com), and is the host of All Steelers Talk (YouTube.com/AllSteelersTalk). A Scranton native, Noah made his way to the Pittsburgh sports scene in 2017. Now, he's pretty much full-yinzer.

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