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The Steelers are 2-0 so far in the preseason. Even though they have been winning they still have been struggling at a few positions. Three big ones that stand out are Left Guard, Inside Linebacker, and Outside Linebacker depth.
Left Guard is the biggest need for the team right now. Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green have not been living up to their expectations. We do have John LeGlue who has been a good player when needed, but he isn’t a proven starter.
Myles Jack is looking to be one of the star free agent finds for former GM Kevin Cobert. But behind him the others are not living up to the standard. Rookie LB Mark Robinson is showing flashes, but he is still learning the position since this is his second season as Linebacker.
The depth at Outside Lineback has improved from the Seahawks game, but there is still work that needs to be done either in practice with James Vaughters and Ron’Dell Carter. Or is it time to turn to the free agent pool to see if we can bring a proven player in.
Let’s get into the free agents.
Offensive Tackles
Offensive Guards
Outside Linebackers
Inside Linebackers
With the Steelers Regular season starting in a few weeks. I thought it would be good to take a look at are upcoming Unrestricted Free Agents.
Right now, we have Nineteen players that will be unrestricted free agents. Among them are Terrell Edmonds, Cameron Sutton, Chris Wormley, Zach Gentry, and Derek Watt.
Let’s get into the free agents.
I was looking at the Browns roster yesterday; I started thinking they have a lot of players that could be on the bubble to make the roster this season.
Some of these players before free agency and the draft I thought were at least going to be backups on the roster or practice squad players. But now it’s not so clear.
Let’s get into their bubble players.
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Corey Bojorquez, P Cap Savings: $250,000
With training camp starting in three weeks, I thought I would do a projected 53-Man Roster. I also included projected Practice Squad.
It was tough to make some of the cuts, but it just a part of the business.
There is a not so surprising trade included.
Let’s get into it.
Offense (25)
Quarterbacks (3)
Running Backs (5)
Wide Receivers (6)
Tight Ends (3)
Offensive Line (8)
Defense (25)
Defensive Line (7)
Linebackers (8)
Cornerbacks (5)
Safeties (5)
Special Teams (3)
Practice Squad (16)
Mason Rudolph Trade
Steelers Receive
Falcons Receive
The Steelers have forty-two free agents whose contracts will expire following 2022 season. It’s a good thing that the Steelers will have a projected $79-$105M in cap space.
Some of the free agents are key players like Chris Boswell, Diontae Johnson, and Chris Wormley.
Looking at some of the free agents the steelers should get a few compensatory draft picks for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Let’s get into the free agents.
Unrestricted Free Agents (23)
Restricted Free Agents (8)
Exclusive Rights Free Agents (11)
The Browns have made a few new hires to their Football Operations staff. They did need to replace Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who left to become the Vikings General Manager earlier this year.
One of the new hires is former Eagles VP of Football Operations Catherine Raiche. Raiche is someone who could be on a short list to become General Manager in the next few years.
Here’s the complete list of new hires.
Steelers new General Manager Omar Khan has been busy building his staff the last few weeks.
They have made a few promotions and a new hire this week.
New Hire
Mark Sadowski, Director of Player Personnel
Promotions
The Steelers have announced Monday their training camp schedule.
The Steelers are back at Saint Vincent College for the first time since 2019.
Something really is interesting is that only twenty players on the roster have been to Saint Vincents for training camp.
Just like last season you will need to have a ticket to attend training camp. The tickets will be available June 27th at 10 a.m. EST for Season Ticket holders, the public will then be able to get them at 12 p.m. EST. The tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.
Here is the schedule:
*Helmets only practices