Steelers Insider Predicts Patrick Queen Cut to Save $12M Cap Space

Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is expected to be cut, according to insider Ray Fittipaldo, to create over $12 million in cap space for 2026. Queen, entering the final year of his three-year deal with a $17 million cap hit, is projected to be released to make room for Payton Wilson and/or Malik Harrison. His 2025 performance included 31 missed tackles and a PFF grade of 44, ranking 78th out of 88 linebackers, indicating a potential corresponding move at the position if he is indeed cut.