The NFL season is over. There will be a small lull for a couple weeks, but then the NFL world will gather in Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine on Feb. 23. Shortly after that, free agency will begin March 9.
With Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy carving out their plans to address the roster, here are three positions the Steelers need to address:
1. Wide Receiver: Enough's enough. After back-to-back seasons of having the team's No. 1 receiver miss time down the stretch with nobody able to replace them, the need could not be any larger. The good thing is both free agency and the draft are rich at the position. So, why not utilize both? It can't just be DK Metcalf and a cast of misfit toys. Make this position a strength.
2. Quarterback: It's the most important position in sports, so until Aaron Rodgers is signed or the Steelers have to pivot in another direction, this'll remain a priority. Just don't hope for a franchise quarterback this offseason. There aren't any ripe for the plucking, so 2026 will be another transition year.
3. Safety: Jalen Ramsey did an admirable job filling in when the Steelers needed help at safety. But, he's probably best suited to play slot cornerback. Is that worth the $19.5 million he's owed in 2026, especially considering none of that money is guaranteed? And with Kyle Dugger and Chuck Clark both free agents, the only true safety left is DeShon Elliott coming off a serious knee injury. However it's done, whether Ramsey is retained or not, safety needs to be addressed.
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Top three roster needs
The NFL season is over. There will be a small lull for a couple weeks, but then the NFL world will gather in Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine on Feb. 23. Shortly after that, free agency will begin March 9.
With Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy carving out their plans to address the roster, here are three positions the Steelers need to address:
1. Wide Receiver: Enough's enough. After back-to-back seasons of having the team's No. 1 receiver miss time down the stretch with nobody able to replace them, the need could not be any larger. The good thing is both free agency and the draft are rich at the position. So, why not utilize both? It can't just be DK Metcalf and a cast of misfit toys. Make this position a strength.
2. Quarterback: It's the most important position in sports, so until Aaron Rodgers is signed or the Steelers have to pivot in another direction, this'll remain a priority. Just don't hope for a franchise quarterback this offseason. There aren't any ripe for the plucking, so 2026 will be another transition year.
3. Safety: Jalen Ramsey did an admirable job filling in when the Steelers needed help at safety. But, he's probably best suited to play slot cornerback. Is that worth the $19.5 million he's owed in 2026, especially considering none of that money is guaranteed? And with Kyle Dugger and Chuck Clark both free agents, the only true safety left is DeShon Elliott coming off a serious knee injury. However it's done, whether Ramsey is retained or not, safety needs to be addressed.
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