ピッツバーグ・スティーラーズは、ドラフト1巡目指名の新人マックス・イヘアナチョをライトタックルに固定せず、オフェンシブラインの複数のポジションで起用する方針だ。オフェンシブコーディネーターのブライアン・アンジェリキオが、今週行われたチーム合同練習（OTA）の中で計画を明らかにした。
OTA初日、イヘアナチョはライトタックルとしてプレーした。彼はジュニアカレッジではレフトタックルを務め、アリゾナ州立大学ではライトタックルを経験している。アンジェリキオは火曜日の練習前、記者団に対し、新人に最適なポジションを見極めるために様々な場所で評価したいと語った。「彼をあちこちで試してみるつもりだ」と彼は述べた。「いろいろと様子を見て、どこが最も適しているかを見極める。彼には確実に選択肢を与えるし、複数のポジションを学ばせることになるだろう。」
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The Pittsburgh Steelers chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Nigeria native started playing football just five years ago at East Los Angeles College after nearly quitting the sport. Coach Bobby Godinez convinced him to stay and developed him into a first-round prospect.
ESPN's Brooke Pryor has critiqued the Pittsburgh Steelers' selection of offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at No. 21 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, questioning if the developmental prospect addresses urgent offensive line needs amid Broderick Jones' neck surgery recovery and declined fifth-year option.
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Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor is working on several aspects of his game after the team hosted its rookie minicamp. The offensive tackle highlighted hand placement as a key area for improvement.
New Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio expressed enthusiasm for expanding the roles of tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington during a media session on Tuesday.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are focusing on adding depth at tackle, guard, and quarterback positions ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, following free agency moves. After losing left guard Isaac Seumalo, the team plans to start Spencer Anderson but eyes veteran and draft options. Uncertainty persists at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers' status unclear.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Broderick Jones. The decision comes amid updates on his injury recovery and the team's investment in a new first-round pick, Max Iheanachor.
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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones has suffered a setback in his recovery from a neck injury sustained late in the 2025 season. Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly indicated the team was aware of the issue and suggests targeting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane in the first round of the NFL Draft. Kaboly shared these views on 93.7 The Fan.