The writing is on the wall when it comes to the Steelers and the future of a veteran starter in Pittsburgh
The Steelers face some critical roster-making decisions this offseason. Everyone is enamored about the QB rumors and WR hearsay, but what the team does on the fringes will likely be determinants in their big moves. And that could mean parting ways with more than a few veteran contributors, including a staple on the defensive line… […]
The Steelers face some critical roster-making decisions this offseason.
Everyone is enamored about the QB rumors and WR hearsay, but what the team does on the fringes will likely be determinants in their big moves.
And that could mean parting ways with more than a few veteran contributors, including a staple on the defensive line…
Athletic names Larry Ogunjobi 2025 Cut Candidate
Ogunjobi signed with the Steelers in 2022 after tallying double-digit TFLs and QB hits in three of his first five seasons. But during his three years in Pittsburgh, he’s only once reached double digits in any category (QB hits in 2022), while playing through numerous injuries. The Steelers, who are scheduled to employ the NFL’s highest-paid defense for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, can save $7 million of Ogunjobi’s $10 million cap hit by cutting him. While that would leave a hole on the defensive front, the Steelers can fill it with a younger, less-expensive option in the draft. Whether the Steelers make this move or not, expect them to target a defensive lineman early on draft weekend.
— Mike DeFabo, The Athletic
While a lot of talk has surrounded skill positions or QBs at 21 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the truth is, they are far more likely to take a defensive lineman in round one of the NFL Draft than they are a WR or RB. Pittsburgh might be adapting to the times in terms of free agency and trades, but they have a clear roster building process.
Right or wrong, the team still believes that you win championships from the inside out and that you do so by building through the draft. The Senior Bowl was an up close and personal look at that process, as nearly the entire brass was there to witness defensive line drills, up close and personal, with Mike Tomlin going as far as to befriend some big-name prospects.
So if Larry O is in fact on his way out, his replacement will be found in short order.
