Steelers 53-man roster projection, post-draft: Uncertainty at QB, O-line shuffle
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have over 20 new players on their roster this offseason, including 12 draft picks and several impact free agents, aiming for a major team roster turnover.
- The quarterback position remains uncertain, with Aaron Rodgers' decision to return still pending; the team currently has three quarterbacks signed and may carry four into camp.
- Key offensive positions include a versatile fullback Riley Nowakowski, a wide receiver group led by Michael Pittman Jr. and DK Metcalf, and a young, flexible offensive line with several players competing for starting roles.
- Defensively, the Steelers have a strong core with players like T.J. Watt and Joey Porter Jr., but face depth and health challenges, especially at outside linebacker and defensive back positions.
- Specialist roles are mostly settled with Chris Boswell (kicker), Cameron Johnston (punter), and Christian Kuntz (long snapper), although competition remains at long snapper between Kuntz and Cal Adomitis.
