The Pittsburgh Steelers were not one of the teams that spent March 5 agonizing over what to do with their franchise tag for the 2024 NFL season, but one decision that was made official on March 5 could have an impact on their future.
The Miami Dolphins chose not to use the franchise tag on Christian Wilkins, which give the star defensive tackle the chance to test free agency this offseason.
The move came as a surprise as Wilkins has been a standout player for the Dolphins over the last few years and they weren’t using the tag on anybody else.
Now teams around the league will have the chance to try to add some star power to their roster.
Steelers Nation’s Stuart Miller-Davis believes that Wilkins hitting free agency provides the Steelers with an opportunity they should capitalize on this offseason.