This is the time when all NFL teams are making the great roster purge, releasing players in the name of fiscal relief, even players who are still very capable. The Pittsburgh Steelers have already done it this offseason, and now the Buffalo Bills have with the release of center Mitch Morse.
The Steelers cut their own starting center, Mason Cole, as both a cost-cutting move and because Cole struggled last season. Morse’s release puts a viable veteran center on the market with playoff experience who is at least the equal of Cole but realistically an improvement.
Some higher-profile centers are on the market if the Steelers want to invest heavily into the position, but Morse feels like one of those steady veterans Pittsburgh likes. He’s not going to wow anyone, but the contract will be fiscally responsible and Morse would provide leadership and experience to the offensive line. Adding Morse would certainly not preclude the Steelers from drafting a center next month.
