Ike Taylor hopes to finish his career with the Steelers.
"Deep down in my heart," Taylor said, "I want to retire as a Steeler."
However, as the team's only defensive starter eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, Taylor, 30, could put himself in line to receive a big free-agent payoff. And that might be too rich for the Steelers, who have yet to offer a contract extension.
"I've been here seven years," said Taylor, the only active starting cornerback in the league to win two Super Bowls. "I'm a Steeler all the way. But it's on them if we can agree ? be on the same page. If not, I've gotta move on."
Ike Taylor Still Waiting On Pittsburgh To Approach On New Deal