A look at the Steelers' unrestricted and restricted free agents and how Post-Gazette NFL writer Ed Bouchette sees their futures unfolding in free agency:

QB Charlie Batch likely to re-sign as Ben Roethlisberger's backup.

P Mitch Berger rides off into the sunset with a Super Bowl ring.

CB Fernando Bryant was added for depth and likely will not be re-signed.

OT Trai Essexis a valuable backup tackle and guard they would like to keep but he might find more opportunity elsewhere.

LB Keyaron Fox was an excellent special teams player. Could return if not offered a starting job elsewhere.

LB Andre Frazier was mostly a special teams player.

LB Arnold Harrison spent much of the season on injured reserve with a torn ACL.

G Chris Kemoeatu is likely to leave because he's among the best available at his position in free agency.

QB Byron Leftwich cautions not to write him off yet as returning as Roethlisbergers' backup.

CB Bryant McFadden almost surely will leave as perhaps the top prospect in free agency at corner.

OT Marvel Smith will not return after nine seasons with the Steelers.

DE Orpheus Roye got a ring in his 13th season and will not be back.

WR Nate Washington should attract offers to become a starter with another team.

OT Willie Colon should receive a high tender to ensure he returns to start on the right side.

FB Sean McHugh became their starter and did a decent job as a blocker, but it will be tough to put a high tender on him.

CB Anthony Madison became one of their top special teams players. Could receive a low tender.

G Jeremy Parquet was a backup who played little and is not likely to be tendered.

S Anthony Smith did not suit up for the playoffs but could receive a tender that would bring them a third-round pick if someone signs him.