The Steelers cleared more than $2 million in salary cap space by reworking Vance McDonald’s contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Pittsburgh converted $3 million of the tight end’s base salary into a signing bonus for this season.
McDonald remains sidelined, having missed most of the past month with a foot injury. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week that McDonald was close to returning to practice on a limited basis.
McDonald is aiming to be ready for the season opener.
The six-year veteran made 14 catches for 188 yards and a touchdown in 10 games last season after a trade from San Francisco. But McDonald had a breakout performance in the postseason, catching 10 passes for 112 yards against the Jaguars.
