But , unless the Steelers sign Sanders to a long - term contract , he will become an unrestricted free agent in March 2014 .
Had they not matched , they would have received New England 's third - round draft choice in return .
Unless the Steelers sign Sanders to a long - term contract , he will become an unrestricted free agent in March 2014 .
Had they not matched , they would have received New England 's third - round draft choice in return .