It isn’t very often that a truly premier NFL player finds himself on the open market in the prime of his career, but that could be exactly what happens with defensive back Tyrann Mathieu. It looks as though the Arizona Cardinals may be choosing to part ways with the 26-year-old safety, and this would be great news for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mathieu started all 16 games in 2017, alternating between free and strong safety. He finished with 66 total tackles, but his skills really showed themselves in coverage. Mathieu was targeted 76 times last season and did not allow a touchdown – good for second best in the league.

But is this even something the Steelers could afford to do? The answer to that one is a yes.

So if it makes perfect sense and the Steelers can afford it, they have to try, right? Probably not. Bringing in Mathieu would certainly mean the end for J.J. Wilcox and Mike Mitchell. This might make fans cheer, but there’s been no indication from the team this is going to happen.

But we ask you: If Mathieu is released, should the Steelers be bidders for his services?