The Steelers will take a “wait-and-see” approach toward a contract extension for Rashard Mendenhall (ACL surgery).

Team president Art Rooney II suggested that Mendenhall is still viewed as an offensive nucleus player, but the Steelers have time to evaluate him while returning from reconstructive knee surgery in 2012. Mendenhall, still just 24 years old, is a free agent after next season.

Steelers president Art Rooney II confirmed that a long-term contract for Mike Wallace will be a top priority this season.

Wallace’s free agency is restricted, which means he’s a lock to play in Pittsburgh next season regardless. The Steelers often lock up young nucleus players before they reach unrestricted free agency. One of the NFL’s elite deep threats, Wallace has finished as a top-10 fantasy receiver in each of the past two seasons.
 
 Steelers president Art Rooney II was noncommittal Tuesday when asked about the future of Hines Ward.
Rooney called Ward an “all-time” Steelers great and “hopefully” a Hall of Famer, and will continue to talk to him about his future with the organization. Rooney noted that his team is $25 million over the salary cap. “There will be some tough decisions,” acknowledged Rooney.