The first week of free agency has pretty much come and gone. Sure enough, there is plenty to write home about after a wild six-day stretch that featured plenty of big moves, questionable moves, and trades.

The Pittsburgh Steelers stole plenty of those headlines, especially after completely overhauling their QB room and adding one of the best overall free agents in the class on defense. 

Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look at the current state of the roster and where things are likely to go, from here.

Note: Asterisks (*) represent a 2024 free agent addition and does not include a re-signed player. 

Quarterback (2)

Presumed starter(s): Russell Wilson*
Backup(s): Justin Fields*

How we got here: 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. 

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Running back (4)

Presumed starter(s): Najee Harris*
Backup(s): Jaylen Warren, Alfonzo Graham, Aaron Shampklin

How we got here: Perhaps the last position that Pittsburgh needs top address this offseason is running back. The team has a decision to make on to accept or decline Najee Harris' fifth-year option, but with his productivity and the low price of the option, that seems like a given. 

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Wide receiver (7)

Presumed starter(s): George Pickens, Van Jefferson*, Calvin Austin III
Backup(s):  Marquez Callaway, Keilahn Harris, Denzel Mims, Duece Watts

How we got here: 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. With more than a few good options still on the market, and multiple WRs staring at them at 20th overall in April's draft, Pittsburgh is just beginning the rebuild of the WR room. 

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Tight end (4)

Presumed starter(s): Pat Freiermuth
Backup(s): Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward, Rodney Williams

How we got here: Another position similar to RB, Pittsburgh was always unlikely to be spenders at the TE position and is just as unlikely to draft one, or at least with a premium pick. 

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Offensive line (14)

Presumed starter(s): Broderick Jones (RT), James Daniels (RG), Ryan McCollum, (C), Isaac Seumalo (LG), Dan Moore Jr. (LT)
Backup(s): Devery Hamilton, Nate Herbig, Spencer Anderson, Tyler Beach, Anderson Hardy, Joey Fisher, Dylan Cook, Kellen Diesch

How we got here: Despite desperately needing a center, Pittsburgh has yet to address the position, seemingly letting the best centers in the free agent class go by without a care in the world. An interesting tactic, expect them to attack the center position heavily in the draft. 

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Defensive line (8)

Presumed starter(s): Larry Ogunjobi, Keeanu Benton, Cameron Heyward
Backup(s): Breiden Fehoko, Montravius Adams, DeMarvin Leal, Jonathan Marshall, Jacob Slade

How we got here: Easily one of the stronger units if not the strongest unit on the team, Pittsburgh didn't have to address the defensive line, but you would have liked to see some more depth additions. I wouldn't be shocked if they add or name two ahead of the draft, however. 

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Linebacker (11)

Presumed starter(s): T.J. Watt (EDGE), Patrick Queen,* (ILB) Elandon Roberts (ILB), Alex Highsmith (EDGE)
Backup(s): Jeremiah Moon, Cole Holcomb, Mark Robinson, David Perales, Tyler Murray, Elandon Roberts, Kyron Johnson

How we got here: With Cole Holcomb likely to miss the start of the season with injury, and one of the best free agents on the board via 24-year-old LB Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh couldn't pass up on adding the fiery competitor.

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Cornerback (8)

Presumed starter(s): Joey Porter Jr., Donte Jackson*
Backup(s): Darius Rush, Josiah Scott, Thomas Graham Jr., Cory Trice Jr., Luq Barcoo, Kalon Barnes

How we got here: Pittsburgh acquired Jackson in return for the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina. I expect the team to further address the position in teh draft, especially at nickel or slot CB. 

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Safety (6)

Presumed starter(s): Minah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott*
Backup(s): Damontae Kazee, Trenton Thompson, Miles Killebrew, Jalen Elliott

How we got here: 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. 

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Specialists (3)

Presumed starter(s): Chris Boswell (K), Cameron Johnston* (P), Christian Kuntz (LS)
Returners: Calvin Austin III (PR), Jaylen Warren (KR)

How we got here: Pittsburgh addressed the punter position with the signing of Johnston, who won't be competing for All-Pro's but should provide the stability Pittsburgh has been searching for at the position. 

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Where do things go from here?

Rostered players: 67
Spots available: 23

With money left to spend and questions still lingering at center, WR, offensive tackle, and defensive back, whatever Pittsburgh doesn't spend on those positions leading up to the draft, will be addressed during the marquee event over a three day span in April. 

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