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3 free agents the Pittsburgh Steelers could still pursue

By Russell S. Baxter

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Cornerback Chris Harris #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers is shown during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Cornerback Chris Harris #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers is shown during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 05: Chris Harris #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

2. CB Chris Harris (Los Angeles Chargers)

It’s fascinating that the Pittsburgh Steelers have either led or been tied for the NFL lead in sacks each of the past five seasons – an unprecedented feat. But that has not added up to any success in the postseason.

The club has been spotty at cornerback for any number of years.

The addition via trade of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a big boon to the secondary in 2019. But the club has been burned by the big play too many times in recent seasons despite consistent pressure from T.J. Watt and company.

The Steelers are hoping free-agent addition Levi Wallace (Bills) can bolster the cornerback spot. Veteran Joe Haden remains on the open market but could he possibly return to the team this summer?

Heady veteran Chris Harris is still available as well. The four-time Pro Bowler, all with the Broncos, has 22 career interceptions and 94 passes defensed in 11 NFL seasons.

In 2021, Pittsburgh allowed 24 touchdown passes in 17 regular-season outings while totaling 13 interceptions.

That’s five fewer picks than the previous year (18) in one fewer contest. In 2019, Mike Tomlin’s club led the NFL with 38 takeaways and finished second in the league with 20 interceptions.

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