Pittsburgh Steelers 90-man depth chart projection: Multiple training camp battles loom large
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason has come to a close. The next time the team is gathered together, it will be the start of the season, as training camp in Latrobe commences. But before they head to Saint Vincent College, here is how the current 90-man roster projects via a depth chart. Note: Players with […]
The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason has come to a close. The next time the team is gathered together, it will be the start of the season, as training camp in Latrobe commences.
But before they head to Saint Vincent College, here is how the current 90-man roster projects via a depth chart.
Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2024 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2024 undrafted free agents.
| Position | Starter(s) | Backups |
|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Russell Wilson | Justin Fields |
Running back | Najee Harris | Jaylen Warren |
Wide receiver | George Pickens | Calvin Austin III |
Tight end | Pat Freiermuth | Darnell Washington |
Offensive line | Broderick Jones (RT) | Mason McCormick* |
Defensive line | Larry Ogunjobi | Dean Lowry |
Outside linebacker | T.J. Watt | Nick Herbig |
Inside linebacker | Patrick Queen | Cole Holcomb |
Cornerback | Joey Porter Jr. | Cam Sutton |
Safety | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Damontae Kazee |
Kicker | Chris Boswell | Matthew Wright |
Punter | Cameron Johnston | |
Long snapper | Christian Kuntz | |
Kick returner | Cordarrelle Patterson | Calvin Austin III |
Punt returner | Cordarrelle Patterson | Calvin Austin III |
A new look offense
The first thing we can glean from the depth chart is how much turnover has occurred from 2023. A completely new QB room headlines alongside a WR room that portrays only George Pickens as a viable returning option. Pittsburgh will need rookie WR Roman Wilson to step up immediately barring a big trade, though he's up for the task.
Star studded defense, with new additions
As for the defense, the core four of the team, Alex Highsmith, T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cam Heyward are all back, though Heyward is entering the final year of his deal and may entertain options outside of Pittsburgh.
But the additions of Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, DeShon Elliott and Donte Jackson only add to a team that is paying the most in the league for their defense.
It's safe to say Pittsburgh isn't hiding how they want to play in 2024.
