Joe Haden Will Test FA Market in 2022

[Steeler Nation]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden reportedly asked the team for an extension at the beginning of training camp, but it appears the Steelers weren’t willing to negotiate one with him.

Haden has now decided to test the free agent market following the 2021 season. Whether that’s by his decision, or the Steelers decision to not offer him a new deal is unknown.

“Joe has never been a UFA before and is excited about that opportunity,” Rosenhaus said. “We expect him to have a very strong market.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2021

Haden isn’t getting any younger, and it’s hard to believe that a 33 year old cornerback would have a very extensive market, but his agent is Drew Rosenhaus. Even looking at the market for Richard Sherman before he had some legal issues arise, it wasn’t strong. Now this could help the Steelers in the long run. If the market isn’t what Haden and Rosenhaus think it will be, the Steelers could get him back on a team friendly deal.

Time will tell. Regardless the Steelers will certainly need to dip into the free agent cornerback pool next season. Without Haden they would only have Cam Sutton, James Pierre, and Justin Layne under contract.

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[BLITZ]

When the Browns cut him, he became a UFA. so he has been one before.

I want the guy for another year or so but he isnt going to get any better.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

That should motivate him this year.

 

[SteelerFan448]

When the wheels fall off a cornerback they fall off quickly. There just aren't many CBs over 32 in the league right now.

 

[mightyguru]

Joe just Posted #lastdance on Twitter.

 

[madinsomniac]

Joe just Posted #lastdance on Twitter.

Retirement after the season or expected to leave?

 

[Hines57]

Joe just Posted #lastdance on Twitter.

Guess he knows the Steelers aren't likely to offer him a multi-year contract. He still seems to have some fresh legs to play longer but we will see how he does this season. I would be very hesitant to offer a DB a contract at Joe's point in his career.

 

[Superman]

I'd expect us to sign some 28-29 year old CB in the off-season with our eyes on a CB in the first.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Richard Sherman has slipped considerably or he wouldn't still be available (least ways I think he is still available). Just a slower "Joe Haden" at this point in his career. I think we used up Haden and this is his last haraHh.

Supe's finally got something right........................................................... (lol)





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[slashsteel]

I'd expect us to sign some 28-29 year old CB in the off-season with our eyes on a CB in the first.

I'd rather they not draft a CB in 1.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I'd rather they not draft a CB in 1.

Me either, find a teams (proven) and come up with a trade for them, even trade our 1st similar to Minkah.



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[SteelerSask2]

That should motivate him this year.

Yeah but Joe is a thoroughbred not a klidesdale so expect him to take 4 games off minimum.