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The Steelers might already be regretting giving Michael Pittman Jr. a contract extension with cap hits north of $24 million each of the next two years, and it will be fascinating to see if they decide to bail after this season and eat the $15 million in dead cap.
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Pittman's $24M+ annual cap hit may prompt Steelers to bail with $15M dead cap.

The source suggests the Steelers might already be regretting giving Michael Pittman Jr. a contract extension with cap hits north of $24 million each of the next two years. The source notes it will be fascinating to see if the Steelers decide to bail after this season and eat the $15 million in dead cap. Additionally, acquiring McConkey would likely necessitate the Steelers moving on from Pittman Jr. sooner than later.

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