Twenty-three hours into free agency, and the Steelers have yet to make a move…unless you count Matt Spaeth returning to bolster the running game.
They have, however, seen 27-year-old Jason Worilds retire and now, according Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Steelers have lost one of their starting cornerbacks, as the Miami Dolphins have signed Brice McCain to a two-year deal that can be worth up to $5.5 million with $3 million guaranteed.
The #Dolphins gave CB Brice McCain a 2-year deal that can be worth $5.5M with $3M guaranteed. He made $815K last year
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2015
With the departures of McCain and Ike Taylor, not only have the Steelers lost their two starting corners, but they now have just four cornerbacks on their roster.
If the season started today, the cornerback situation would look as follows:
William Gay
Cortez Allen
Kevin Fogg
B.W. Webb
Yikes.
Last year was McCain’s only season in Pittsburgh, as he came over from Houston after playing five years for the Texans.
During the 2014 campaign, McCain started a career-high nine games, while picking off three passes and scoring one touchdown. McCain also recorded 16 solo tackles.
McCain graded out as the No. 65 cornerback on the season, out of 108 across the league by Pro Football Focus.
