Category: Steelers

It’s that time of the year again. Steelers Training Camp is officially 6 days away from being in full swing. This has been a big offseason for the defense. There are so many new players for the unit.

This is going to be a big camp for the defense to start their rebuilding to be the top defense in the league again. Not only that, but to also help bring another Lombardi to Pittsburgh.

Fans are going to be able to finally see Patrick Peterson and Joey Porter Jr take the field in the black n’ gold for the first time.

Let’s look at the defense.

• Defensive End: Larry Ogunjobi
• Nose Tackle: Keeanu Benton
• Defensive Tackle: Cam Heyward
• Outside Linebacker: Alex Highsmith
• Inside Linebacker: Cole Holcomb
• Inside Linebacker: Elandon Roberts
• Outside Linebacker: TJ Watt
• Cornerback: Levi Wallace
• Cornerback: Patrick Peterson
• Slot Cornerback: Joey Porter Jr
• Free Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick
• Strong Safety: Keanu Neal

With the Steelers first practice of training camp taking place in six days. I thought who will be the starting offensive that day. This is going to be first time Kenny Pickett is going to be taking the field at camp as the starting quarterback.

This is going to be a big camp for the offense, they now have a full-time starting quarterback and some key additions to the offensive line. So now is the time to build the chemistry of the whole unit.

Let’s get into the Offense.

• Quarterback: Kenny Pickett
• Running Back: Najee Harris
• Fullback: Monte Pottebaum
• Wide Receive 1: Diontae Johnson
• Wide Receiver 2: George Pickens
• Wide Receiver 3: Allen Robinson
• Tight End: Pat Freiermuth
• Left Tackle: Dan Moore Jr
• Left Guard: Isacc Seumalo
• Center: Mason Cole
• Right Guard: James Daniels
• Right Tackle: Chuks Okorafor

The Steelers have had an excellent offseason so far, adding depth and new starters. Although they could add another player or two for added positional battles.

A few places that could use another player are Running Back, Interior Offensive Line, and Inside Linebacker. They have made big strides in filling these positions so far, but it can never hurt to a little extra depth.

Let’s get into the free agents.

• Rashaan Evans, LB Age: 27
• Ben Jones, C Age: 34
• George Fant, OT Age: 31
• James Robinson, RB Age: 24
• Pat Elflein, C Age: 29
• Kwon Alexander, LB Age: 29*
• Marlon Mack, RB Age: 27
• Marquise Blair, S Age: 25
• Chase Roulier, C Age: 30
• Dwayne Washington, RB Age: 29
• Dalton Risner, G Age: 28
• Darrell Henderson, RB Age: 26
• Ameer Abdullah, RB Age: 30

*Hosted for a visit earlier this offseason.

With the Steelers starting Training Camp in eighteen days, I thought it would be a good time to look at the players that are more in likely going to be on the roster bubble.

This year with how deep the defensive side of the ball is. It’s no doubt that there are going to be more from that side on the bubble, especially with the defensive backs.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

Mason Rudolph, QB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Myles Boykin, WR
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Cody White, WR
Cap Savings: $870,000
Dead Money: $0

Kendrick Green, G
Cap Savings: $876,750
Dead Money: $453, 004

William Dunkle, G/T
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Defense

Jonathan Marshall, DT
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
Cap Savings: $859,928
Dead Money: $160,144

Montravius Adams, NT
Cap Savings: $2,500,000
Dead Money: $732,500

Quincy Roche, OLB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Duke Dawson, CB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Chris Wilcox, CB
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Tre Norwood, FS
Cap Savings: $916,390
Dead Money: $47,220

Elijah Riley, SS
Cap Savings: $1,010,000
Dead Money: $0

Kenny Robinson, SS
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Special Teams

Pressley Harvin III, P
Cap Savings: $919,817
Dead Money: $40,366

The Steelers announced their undrafted free agent signings. They had a very strong draft class and are continuing that with adding the last of their needs with these signings.

Among these signings are QB Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) and C Trevor Downing (Iowa State).

Let’s get into the complete list.

• Jordan Byrd, WR San Diego State
• Trevor Downing, C Iowa State
• Tanner Morgan, QB Minnesota
• James Nyamwaya, DE Merrick
• David Perales, LB Fresno State
• Monte Pottebaum, FB Iowa
• B.T. Potter, K Clemson