Every time there is even a hint of a rumor that a veteran quarterback might be available this offseason, you have to wonder if it is something the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider. We admit that in most cases, there really isn’t much to get excited about either because of the player or the price.
But this one might be different. The latest quarterback scuttlebutt is that the Indianapolis Colts are looking to trade or release quarterback Carson Wentz prior to March 19. This is when $7 million of his $22 million base salary for 2022 would be guaranteed.
There are two ways to look at this. If the Steelers trade for Wentz, his cost by comparison to even a player like Jimmy Garoppolo would be a bargain. Wentz’s contract is big in 2022 but is structured in such a way that the final two seasons offer much more flexibility.
