NFL’s latest move is likely to have the Steelers second-guessing themselves regarding crucial roster decision

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Rob Gregson | Last updated 2/26/24

Those who watch the Pittsburgh Steelers regularly know that while Dan Moore Jr. probably isn't a franchise left tackle, he's above average and played well above his draft positioning.

So much so in fact, that he has received yet another PPE raise, his second in a row.

Meaning, that Moore will not only be paid more in 2024, but he could make the Steelers think twice about drafting another tackle in round one:

What is a PPE Boost?

A player selected in the second through seventh round will qualify for the Level Two PPE if he participates in 55 percent of his team's offensive or defensive plays in each of his first three regular seasons. The amount of the Level Two PPE is the difference of the original-round tender in the player's fourth season and his Year 4 rookie salary (minus any signing bonus prorations), plus $250,000. This amount is then added to the player's year-four base salary.
-NFL CBA

Restricted free agent tender numbers are also now set for 2024: pic.twitter.com/ne5eoyMh8c
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 23, 2024

As you can see in the tweet by Pelissero, the original-round tender amount for 2024 is $3.116 million. Add an additional $250,000 onto that and you get $3,366,000. That is Moore's new base salary number for 2024 as part of his PPE increase. As for Moore's cap charge in 2024, it will now be $3,540,475 as the tackle still has $174,475 in previous signing bonus proration on the books. -Dave Bryan, Steelers Depot

So it will be interesting to see where things go from here with Moore and the Steelers. They have to decide whether or not to extend him or let him walk after this season, making the draft a telltale sign of exactly what they think of him.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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