The Pittsburgh Steelers may open the season with Dylan Cook at right tackle rather than first-round pick Max Iheanachor.
Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show said Cook is positioned to hold the starting role for the early weeks. Pittsburgh’s initial offensive line in OTAs listed Cook at right tackle, his preferred position after he filled in at left tackle late last season.
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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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will move rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor to multiple spots on the offensive line rather than locking him into right tackle. Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio outlined the plan during organized team activities this week.
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Following a serious injury to Broderick Jones, the Pittsburgh Steelers have shifted Troy Fautanu to left tackle. The move pairs him again with guard Mason McCormick on the left side of the offensive line.
Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly has expressed strong opposition to shifting offensive tackle Troy Fautanu to guard. Kaboly said the team should keep Fautanu at right tackle where he proved effective last season.
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Bleacher Report has released its projected 2026 starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighting three unexpected offensive selections amid recent roster moves.
Two NFL analysts have identified third-year offensive tackle Troy Fautanu as the biggest X-factor for the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2026 season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have reshaped their interior offensive line during the offseason, retaining key young players while adding depth and losing a veteran starter. Zach Frazier anchors the center position as part of a rebuild driven by the 2024 draft class. The team now eyes draft additions to fill gaps left by Isaac Seumalo's departure.