Steelers release starting center Mason Cole, save $5 million
PITTSBURGH – The Steelers are looking for a new starting center.
The team announced the release of Mason Colewho started 34 games in Pittsburgh after being acquired in free agency two seasons ago.
The move frees up nearly $5 million in cap space, giving the Steelers even more flexibility Increase cap space by $30 million the league announced early Friday afternoon.
Cole, who turns 28 next month, had one year remaining on a three-year, $15.7 million contract signed in 2022. Although Cole, a 2018 third-round pick of the Arizona CardinalsA leader both on offense and in the locker room, his snaps were inconsistent throughout the season, leading the Steelers to look for an upgrade at the position.
The team has the No. 20 pick in April's draft and was closely evaluated at offensive lineman at the Senior Bowl earlier this month.
