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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ salary cap space was minimal heading into the 2021 National Football League season. After getting Ben Roethlisberger to sign a new contract, restructuring Cam Heyward’s current deal and the retirements of Maurkice Pouncey and Vance McDonald, the team was in position to at least be minor players in free agency.
As the league’s legal tampering period began Monday, the Steelers did what they usually do. They sat back and watched, keeping one of their own.
That player they decided to keep was Cameron Sutton. The versatile defensive back was hitting free agency for the first time in his career, and the Steelers didn’t wait long to ensure he stayed within the organization.
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The Steelers resigned Ray-Ray McCloud earlier this week. McCloud was an effective return man last season, finishing fourth in the league in punt return average (10.6) and ninth in kick returns (23.1). He added 142 total yards on 24 touches on offense, primarily as a slot receiver. While his signing is not likely to be a game-changer, it does solidify the return-man role. It could, however, turn out to be more, as McCloud’s versatility may be useful in the revamped offense new coordinator Matt Canada is likely to unveil come September. Related
McCloud was a niche player on offense last season, logging 165 snaps primarily from five-receiver packages. His role was limited, though, and by mid-season defenses knew what to expect when he was on the field. McCloud accumulated just seven total yards over the final six games.
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