Pittsburgh Steelers added to a list that every NFL team wants to be a part of following their big moves in 2026 NFL free agency
ESPN has the Steelers in a great category after their big moves in 2026 NFL free agency.
Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan has frustrated fans at times with his overly patient nature. It cost the team Brandon Aiyuk in 2024, and the lack of moves at the 2025 trade deadline led some to push back on Khan and the Steelers’ strategy.
What cannot be denied with Khan, however, is that when the week of free agency comes around, he locks in and gets stuff done. His first year on the job saw him sign the richest free agent deal in team history, last year was the DK Metcalf trade, and this year saw Khan add Michael Pittman just minutes into the start of free agency, and it served as only an appetizer of what was coming, with ESPN giving credit where credit was due.
ESPN says Steelers among most improved teams after 2026 NFL free agency
“The Steelers took a meaningful step toward fixing their passing game by adding Pittman and signing him to an extension. The move finally gave DK Metcalf a legitimate running mate at receiver. Running back Rico Dowdle also adds depth and flexibility to the backfield alongside Jaylen Warren, giving Pittsburgh more options in the run game. The biggest question now is quarterback, which probably will determine how much noise the revamped Steelers offense can make in 2026.” – Eric Moody, ESPN
Why the Steelers should be excited about their 2026 additions
I preface what I’m about to write by saying that championships aren’t won in March. Right now, every team that made some big moves during free agency feels great. There have been more free agency classes that have flopped than flourished.
From the Steelers’ standpoint, however, they solved their biggest offensive weakness with a bona fide WR No. 2 in Pittman. They have a true 1-2 punch in the RB room with Dowdle and Warren, and the secondary has been retooled with the additions of Darnell Savage, Jamel Dean, and the hometown kid Jaquan Brisker.
Slap a left guard in there and put a quarterback under center and there is a lot to be optimistic about after a strong week of acquisitions.
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