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Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk saw the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to restructure standout edge rusher Alex Highsmith’s contract in order to save over $7 million as an indication of big things to come, stating that “nothing is a coincidence.”

Later, Florio expanded on his notion, suggesting that the Steelers are preparing a major project in the final days and hours before the NFL Draft. He thinks they have a chance to get Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton through trade. Sutton missed his team’s voluntary practices the previous week.

In an appearance this week on 93.7 The Fan, Florio stated, “Something is clearly going on there between Sutton and the Broncos; he hasn’t been at offseason workouts.” “I understand that it’s voluntary, but the guys that really believe in the cause and are all in usually show up. They avoid an area if there is a problem.”

Florio believes the existing connection between Sutton – who set a career-high in touchdown receptions last season and has hauled in 123 receptions for 1,601 receiving yards over the past two seasons – and current Steelers starter Russell Wilson leads him to believe Pittsburgh has been clearing room to land a No. 2 receiver they can pair with George Pickens.

“It seems like every Broncos game last year, Courtland Sutton was catching a touchdown,” Florio said. “It’s not like it’s constant, constant, constant – he’s dominating games, catching 10 for 250. But he always shows up with a big play. He’s that guy that Russell Wilson seemed to develop a sixth sense with – spin here, spin there, roll out, throw the ball, Courtland Sutton goes and gets it.” Sutton is nearing the end of a four-year, $60 million extension he signed with the Broncos back in 2021. He’s set to count for more than $17 million against the salary cap this year and the next before becoming an unrestricted free agent. Meanwhile, the Steelers

Making a big receiver contract like that work would be difficult for the Steelers, who currently have just over $18 million in cap space available in addition to a whole draft class that needs to be signed. However, they might make further moves in the near future that would position them to sign a seasoned veteran like Sutton.