The Pittsburgh Steelers offseason is officially over. In the middle of their summer break, the next time we see Pittsburgh on the field, it will be in Latrobe for training camp and the start of the 2024 season.

But before they start, let's take a look at how the roster projects heading coming out of the offseason.  

Note: Players with single asterisk (*) are 2024 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) are 2024 undrafted free agents.

Quarterback (3)

In: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kyle Allen
Out: John Rhys Plumlee**

The Skinny: Pittsburgh kicked off free agency by signing Russell Wilson after it became apparent there was mutual interest between both parties. From there, the departure of 2023 starters Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett allowed Pittsburgh to strike and trade for Justin Fields at a minimal price. The Steelers would then add John Rhys Plumlee as an undrafted free agent, but he's likely there for the duration of camp and not much longer.

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Running back (3)

In: Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson
Out: LaMichael Perine, Jonathan Ward, Aaron Shampklin, Jack Colletto, Daijun Edwards**

The Skinny: Perhaps the last position that Pittsburgh needed to address this offseason was running back. But then Pittsburgh made a questionable decision to decline Najee Harris' fifth-year option, setting him to play in a contract year, and potentially adding to the reasoning of signing players like LaMichael Perine. 

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Wide receiver (6)

In: George Pickens, Roman Wilson*, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III, Quez Watkins, Marquez Callaway
Out: Scotty Miller, Denzel Mims, Duece Watts, Dez Fitzpatrick, Jaray Jenkins, Jacob Copeland

The Skinny: With Pittsburgh releasing Allen Robinson before free agency started and then making the move to trade WR Diontae Johnson, the WR room not only looks different, but will need some more ammo. The team got closer to solving that with the addition of Roman Wilson in the draft, but be on the lookout for another marquee addition via trade or signing before the season starts.

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Tight end (4)

IN: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward, MyCole Pruitt
Out: Rodney Williams

The Skinny: Another position similar to RB, Pittsburgh was always unlikely to be spenders at the TE position or really interested in drafting one, which came to fruition after adding MyCole Pruitt in free agency and leaving the position bare ever since. 

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Offensive line (9)

In: Broderick Jones (RT), James Daniels (RG), Zach Frazier* (C), Isaac Seumalo (LG), Troy Fautanu* (LT), Dan Moore Jr., Mason McCormick* Nate Herbig, Spencer Anderson, Ryan McCollum
Out: Spencer Anderson, Devery Hamilton, Tyler Beach, Anderson Hardy, Dylan Cook, Joey Fisher

The Skinny: Pittsburgh completely reworked their offensive line by adding two new starters in Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier over draft weekend, not to mention a solid depth piece that could potentially start down the road via Mason McCormick.

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Defensive line (7)

In: Larry Ogunjobi, Keeanu Benton, Cameron Heyward, Dean Lowry, DeMarvin Leal, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Logan Lee*
Out: Breiden Fehoko, Montravius Adams, Jonathan Marshall, Jacob Slade

The Skinny: Easily one of the stronger units if not the strongest unit on the team, Pittsburgh didn't have to address the defensive line in the draft, but the depth addition of Logan Lee is a welcomed one, especially given his potential as an interior pass rusher.

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Linebacker (7)

In: T.J. Watt (EDGE), Patrick Queen, (ILB) Elandon Roberts (ILB), Alex Highsmith (EDGE) Cole Holcomb (ILB), Nick Herbig (EDGE) Payton Wilson* (ILB)
Out: Tyler Matakevich (ILB) Jeremiah Moon (EDGE), Mark Robinson (ILB), David Perales (EDGE), Tyler Murray (ILB), Kyron Johnson (EDGE), Julius Welschof** (EDGE) Jacoby Windmon** (EDGE)

The Skinny: With Cole Holcomb now slated to return for training camp, Patrick Queen coming over from Baltimore, and adding Payton Wilson in the draft, the inside backers now rival the outside backers to form arguably the best front seven in the league.

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Cornerback (6)

In: Joey Porter Jr., Donte Jackson, Cam Sutton, Cory Trice Jr., Darius Rush, Anthony Averett
Out: Thomas Graham Jr., Kalon Barnes, Josiah Scott, Beanie Bishop**

The Skinny: Pittsburgh acquired Donte Jackson in return for the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina. They decided not to address the position (depending on how you view Ryan Watts) during the draft, which points to how optimistic they are surrounding players like Cory Trice Jr. and Darius Rush on the outside. Adding Cam Sutton to be their nickel is only going to better the play on the field. 

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Safety (5)

In: Minah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott, Damontae Kazee, Miles Killebrew, Ryan Watts*
Out: Trenton Thompson, Grayland Arnold, Nathan Meadows

The Skinny: Pittsburgh needed a proven and versatile defender to play opposite of Minkah Fitzpatrick, and they have seemingly found that with the acquisition of DeShon Elliott, another former Raven turned Steeler. They then added Ryan Watts with their final pick in the draft, proving their value on versatility and physicality in the defensive backfield.

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Specialists (3)

In: Chris Boswell (K), Cameron Johnston (P), Christian Kuntz (LS)
Out: Matthew Wright (K)

The Skinny: Pittsburgh addressed the punter position with the signing of Johnston, who won't be competing for All-Pros but should provide the stability Pittsburgh has been searching for at the position. After signing Matthew Wright, it makes sense that Pittsburgh didn't do anything to the position on draft weekend.