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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to decline cornerback Artie Burns' fifth-year option, according to a source.
Burns, who was replaced in the starting lineup last year and has a cap number of $3.051 million, is set to become a free agent in 2020 barring a change before the May 3 option deadline. The Steelers are encouraged Burns can regain confidence and re-enter the rotation this season.
Burns was the 25th overall pick in the 2016 draft and started 25 of 32 games in his first two seasons, including all 16 in 2017. He had three interceptions and 13 passes defended as a rookie, but just one interception and 14 passes defended over the last two seasons.