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Steelers Unleash 320-Pound Rookie Beast to Reinforce Offensive Line — Reshape 53-Man Roster

Steelers Cut Ties with Versatile Offensive Lineman - Yahoo Sports

Pittsburgh, PA — The Steelers have added raw power to their trenches. Rookie guard/tackle Steven Jones, a 320-pound (145 kg) undrafted free agent out of Oregon, has been unleashed to bolster Pittsburgh’s offensive line as part of a dramatic 53-man roster reshaping.

Jones arrived in Pittsburgh after a stint on Jacksonville’s practice squad, signing a reserve/future deal last winter. At 6’5”, he brings the kind of size and strength that can shift a pocket and open lanes in the run game. Coaches have praised his durability and versatility, noting how he impressed during training camp with both brute power and surprising agility.

With young anchors like Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier, and Mason McCormick, Pittsburgh is crafting an offensive line built to protect its quarterback and reignite a rushing attack led by Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson. Last season, the Steelers allowed 49 sacks — a number this coaching staff is determined to slash.

Head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the addition directly:

“Steven is a big man with a big opportunity. He’s raw, but he’s got the toughness and the work ethic we value. Our offensive line is young, hungry, and building an identity. Steven fits right into that vision — he gives us another piece of the wall we want in front of our quarterback.”

For GM Omar Khan, the signing signals a long-term plan: invest in youth, build from the trenches, and give the offense the foundation it needs to compete in the AFC North.

Steelers Nation, always craving a physical brand of football, may have just found a new underdog to rally behind. The “320-pound beast” is no finished product — but in Pittsburgh, that’s the story fans love most: toughness, grit, and the promise of something greater on Sundays.

Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.