Steelers Free Agent Class, 2009

The great folks at Pro Football Weekly have been good enough to compile a list of players who will, potentially, become free agents this offseason.

Naturally we are concerned primarily with players currently playing in Pittsburgh who fit into that category; and the list is pretty long including two quarterbacks, three cornerbacks, and four offensive tackles (UFA= Unrestricted Free Agent; RFA= Restricted Free Agent):

Quarterbacks

1. Charlie Batch, UFA
2. Byron Leftwich, UFA

Tight Ends

Sean McHugh, UFA

Wide Receivers

1. Nate Washington, UFA

Offensive Guards

1. Chris Kemoeatu UFA

Offensive Tackles

1. Willie Colon, RFA
2. Trai Essex, UFA
3. Marvel Smith, UFA
4. Max Starks, UFA

Defensive Ends

1. Orpheus Roye, UFA

Linebackers

1. Keyaron Fox, UFA
2. Andre Frazier, UFA
3. Arnold Harrison, RFA

Cornerbacks

1. Fernando Bryant, UFA
2. Anthony Madison, RFA
3. Bryant McFadden, UFA

Safeties

1. Anthony Smith, RFA

Punters

1. Paul Ernster

The move earlier this year by the owners to terminate the collective bargaining agreement with the players may be something of a complication for these, and all, free agents insomuch as 2009 may be the final season with a salary cap in place.