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 approached the 2026 offseason by building depth at weaker positions for draft flexibility, according to analysis from Steelers Depot. Recent signings include Jamel Dean and Michael Pittman Jr., but gaps remain in three key areas ahead of the draft, published March 15, 2026. First, tackle depth is a concern due to season-ending injuries to Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones, whose 2026 prospects are murky. Dylan Cook is expected to start at left tackle, graded at 76 by PFF, but the team should add a swing tackle like Spencer Burford or Thayer Munford Jr., who recently had knee surgery. Without additions, Spencer Anderson may play multiple line spots again. For guard, after letting Isaac Seumalo walk for a matchable contract, the Steelers are comfortable with Anderson starting, though his success next to low-experience Cook is questionable. Potential free agents include Wyatt Teller, Joel Bitonio, James Daniels, and Mekhi Becton. Alex Kozora highlighted Brady Christensen of the Panthers and Dillon Radunz of the Saints, both with ties to Pittsburgh's new offensive line coaches. At quarterback, no clear starter exists beyond Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Free agents like Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, and Joe Flacco are options, but another season with Aaron Rodgers appears likely. Separately, draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah listed Day 2 interior offensive line prospects as quality starters: Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M), Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon), Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech), Gennings Dunker (Iowa), Logan Jones (Iowa), and Sam Hecht (Kansas State). Steelers Depot scouts graded Rutledge at 8.3 and Dunker at 8.1. The team has draft capital to target these, potentially moving up, to bolster an ascending line amid wide receiver and line depth needs.
