The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Germie Bernard and running back Eli Heidenreich to four-year rookie contracts on Monday. The moves leave only third-round quarterback Drew Allar unsigned among the team's 2026 draft class.
Bernard, selected 47th overall after a trade-up, will earn roughly $10.6 million over the deal with a $4.2 million signing bonus. The former Alabama receiver is expected to compete for the No. 3 wideout role behind Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf.
Initial reactions on X to the Steelers signing Germie Bernard and Eli Heidenreich focused on the completion of rookie deals for most of the 2026 draft class, noting Drew Allar as the lone unsigned player, alongside positive mentions of the newcomers in recent OTAs.
Steelers sign two more offensive rookies in Germie Bernard and Eli Heidenreich as only Drew Allar remains unsigned.
— Steelers Wire (@TheSteelersWire) 19. maj 2026
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The #Steelers have signed seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich and second-round pick Germie Bernard to their rookie contracts.
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) 18. maj 2026
#Steelers have agreed to terms with 2nd round pick Germie Bernard and 7th round pick Eli Heidenreich
— Steelers Network (@SteelersNetwork) 18. maj 2026
The Steelers signed 2nd-round pick WR Germie Bernard and 7th-round pick RB/WR Eli Heidenreich to four-year rookie deals.
— Shelby Cassesse (@ShelbyCassesse) 18. maj 2026
Drew Allar hits Germie Bernard with a completion during day 1 of #Steelers OTA’s
— Steelers Blitz (@Steelers_Blitz) 18. maj 2026
Eli Heidenreich in at running back
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The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up six spots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard with the 47th overall pick. Pittsburgh sent picks No. 53, 135 and 237 to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for No. 47 and No. 249. Bernard adds versatility to the Steelers' revamped receiving corps.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up to acquire him. The team hopes the rookie can contribute immediately alongside veterans Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf.
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Pittsburgh Steelers analysts predict that second-round draft pick Germie Bernard will see limited action early in the 2026 season. The team is expected to rely more on tight ends instead of adding a third wide receiver initially.
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday as the team’s 10 draft picks took the field for the first time. Three of those rookies signed contracts on the opening day.
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Pittsburgh Steelers second-round pick Germie Bernard has impressed coaches and analysts during the first weeks of offseason team activities. The Alabama product is expected to contribute immediately as a versatile wide receiver.
NFL analyst Greg Cosell believes the Pittsburgh Steelers found an ideal match in wide receiver Germie Bernard during this year's draft. He praised Bernard's physical and competitive style as a natural fit for the team's identity.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar has not signed his rookie contract. He is one of 14 unsigned draft picks across the NFL with training camp five weeks away.