A sensible depth retention move as Pittsburgh locks up a rotational defensive lineman. Five headlines covered the re-signing, framing it as routine roster maintenance before free agency opens. The key signal is the one-year deal structure — low risk, low cost, no long-term commitment. Fans see this as smart housekeeping, keeping a familiar face in the defensive line rotation. Otomewo projects as a rotational contributor competing for snaps behind Pittsburgh's starters in 2026.
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This signing grades out as about market rate for the Pittsburgh Steelers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Esezi's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL DEs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $1.8M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DE market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — depth piece output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Esezi is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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Total Value
$1.8M
AAV
$1.8M
Guaranteed
$188K
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