James Farrior is a candidate to be released prior to March 13. Farrior is 37 and is scheduled to earn $2.82 million in 2012. Although his production on the field has waned, he's the veteran leader of the defense. The cap-strapped Steelers are going to have a lot of tough decisions to make this offseason. Mainstays Aaron Smith, Bryant McFadden, Casey Hampton and Larry Foote are also candidates for release.