The Pittsburgh Steelers have significant questions at cornerback entering the 2024 offseason. One of those questions is whether or not to re-sign slot cornerback Chandon Sullivan.
But in an interview with Steelers Takeaways’ Ron Lippock, Sullivan revealed Pittsburgh’s plan is to try and bring back the veteran nickel back for 2024.
“The team told me before I left that they would like to do more business with me,” Sullivan told Lippock. “But who knows. We know how the business of the NFL can be
Pittsburgh Steelers free agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan said the team brass told him they are open to re-signing him this offseason.
Steelers Planning to Bring Back CB Chandon Sullivan?
Sullivan wasn’t spectacular with the Steelers, but it’s hard to claim he wouldn’t be worth another $1.23 million on a 1-year contract if he is willing to take the same amount of money as last year.
Sullivan played less than half the amount of snaps with the Steelers that he did with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He didn’t play particularly well with limited chances early in the season either. However, Sullivan adapted to the role and improved as the season went.
But no stress – I know I’ll end up playing somewhere.”
Sullivan started two games while appearing in all 17 regular season contests for the Steelers in 2023. He posted 22 combined tackles, including 1 tackle for loss, and 6 pass defenses. Sullivan also had 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.
Last offseason, he signed a 1-year deal worth about $1.23 million to come to Pittsburgh. He is set to test free agency again in March.
In six of the final 10 regular season games, he posted a Pro Football Focus player grade of 65 or better (out of 100).
“I felt like I did the most with the opportunities I had. I didn’t play as many snaps as I’m used to – that’s just how it ended up schematically,” Sullivan told Lippock. “But I took advantage of the opportunities I had on defense and on special teams. I hadn’t played a lot on special teams before but I think I played well there.”
