Steelers suddenly have a tough decision to make after promising recent draft pick has yet another season cut short due to injury
Omar Khan will be faced with a tough choice this offseason.
There is a chance that the 2023 draft class for the Pittsburgh Steelers turns out to be one of the best in decades for Pittsburgh. From the first round through the seventh, Pittsburgh found starters at various critical positions.
Honestly, the most polarizing of those players would be LT Broderick Jones, who, on his best day, is an average LT in the league, but still starter-worthy. But it was the names in rounds two through seven that made that class special. Names like Darnell Washington, Joey Porter Jr., Payton Wilson, Keeanu Benton, and Spencer Anderson.
But the very last pick in that draft for the Steelers arguably had the most potential of anyone selected, but unfortunately, he will miss the rest of the season yet again.
Cory Trice goes to the season-ending IR
After missing his entire rookie season due to a knee injury suffered in camp, Trice finally made his debut in 2024, playing in six games and recording his first NFL interception. He would miss time last year as well, however, and despite practicing at various times this year, he was just never ready to go and the Steelers had to shut down his season after keeping him on IR after the 21-day activation window.
Injury was the only reason that Trice fell to the 7th round in 2023. A long corner with lanky limbs and excellent agility and speed given his size, Trice was nicknamed one half of the ‘avatar corners’ alongside Joey Porter Jr. by Mike Tomlin.
But unfortunately, it seems that Trice’s lower half just can’t find a way to stay injury-free. He is still under contract for 2026, but the Steelers would save over $1 million against the cap and free up a roster spot in the process if they parted ways.
And that’s where things get hard for Omar Khan. Do you hold out hope for a player in his prime who has battled injuries for over a half decade at this point, or do you address the position in the NFL Draft, letting Trice start fresh and move on?
It’s far from an easy decision given that Trice will be a vested veteran and incur all the benefits that come with that label should he make a roster next season. But betting on football players to get healthier as their career goes on is a fast way to lose money.
But when that player comes with a lengthy injury past, you might as well just burn it.
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