The Pittsburgh Steelers are not looking for Tyrann Mathieu this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert spoke to a local media recently clarifying the rumored deal. That means, Mathieu shall continue to remain as a free agent, waiting for the right and worthy deal. And the main reason for Steelers not signing Honey badger is not his play, but the contract that he deserves. The Steelers will be unable to provide the right money.

With strong Safety Terrell Edmunds still unsigned, Tyrann Matthew was a popular name linked to the Steelers for the past few days now. The team is still hunting for strong Safety, but according to the latest updates from the manager itself, things are shady for the veteran in the upcoming weeks.

Steelers clarify on Mathieu’s deal!

As an initiative to end the ongoing rumors, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert came forward to address all their plans. The first question that came forward is their intentions regarding Tyrann Mathieu’s recruitment. Without a second thought, Colbert refused to acknowledge any such moves by the management. “Our preference is always to add players coming off of their first contract or as close to their first contract as they can be,” he replied to the local media.

Tyrann Mathieu will turn 30 before the season begins and is geared up to sign his 5th NFL contract. The three-time Pro-Bowl safety is coming off his second stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. No doubt, he was an asset for the team, but the Chiefs staggered salary cap spaces mitigated the likelihood of a contract extension.

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Mathieu began his NFL journey with the Arizona Cardinals and boasts of nine years of experience on the defensive line. Earlier, it was reported that the star wanted to stay with the team. He was busy praising the team, Chiefs fans, and the management at various public places in hopes of getting an extension but that all went in vain.

Tyrann Mathieu : An exceptional Safety

While entering free agency this offseason, Mathieu was the sixth top-rated player in the market. And specifically for the teams hunting for a game-changer, Mathieu should be their first choice. What makes him so great? Well, the answer is quite simple, his “approach”. The star has always been a disruptor in his entire career. He played some of his best games with the Kansas City Chiefs in the last 3 seasons. Mathieu has 13 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns, and 4 fumble recoveries on his list. Amidst the chaos of finding a team, he has been active on Twitter. Expressing his thoughts on issues, in so many words.

On the defensive front, Mathieu has always been an impressive player for the Chiefs. As a player, he has evolved so much along with the Chief’s QB Patrick Mahomes and this might be one of the reasons he was even ready to accept a low-paying contract with the team. But it seems like the Safety will feature in a new jersey this season. Moreover, his exceptional abilities and experience alongside some of the finest QBs in the league make him the first choice for any team to jump upon. If not with the Steelers, Mathieu will find a new home in the coming weeks.

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