Steelers cut C Mason Cole, save $4.75M

Field Level Media|published: Fri 23rd February, 18:45 2024

Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole (61) looks down the line of scrimmage against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. credits: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Friday that they released center Mason Cole.

The cost-cutting move saves Pittsburgh $4.75 million — Cole's $3.25 million salary for 2024 and a $1.5 million roster bonus. The Steelers began Friday just $8.47 million under the salary cap.

Cole, who turns 28 next month, started all 34 regular-season games plus one playoff game during his two seasons with the Steelers.

Cole joined Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent following the 2021 season and received a three-year, $15.75 million deal.

He was a 2018 third-round draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals and spent three seasons with the franchise. Cole played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 before becoming a free agent.

Cole has started 73 of 94 games played over his six NFL seasons.

—Field Level Media