The 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers gathered together as a team for the first time on Tuesday, signaling the beginning of phase three of the offseason program, and the start of organized team activities.
With 88 players signed to the 90-man roster, there is plenty of time to sort out who wins starting jobs and roster spots, but here is how things project now that the rookies have joined the veterans.
Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2024 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2024 undrafted free agents.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 90-man Depth Chart projection
| 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. |
Cory Trice Jr. |
|
Safety |
Minkah Fitzpatrick |
Damontae Kazee |
|
Kicker |
Chris Boswell |
Matthew Wright |
|
Punter |
Cameron Johnston |
|
|
Long snapper |
Christian Kuntz |
|
|
Kick returner |
Cordarrelle Patterson |
Justin Fields |
|
Punt returner |
Cordarrelle Patterson |
Justin Fields |
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 sitting out of OTAs as he seeks a contract extension.
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.
