Starting LG Options Still Available for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some strong moves to kick off the new league year, but there are a few very important positions still needing addresed.

One of the most important positions for the Steelers to improve before the season starts is left guard. After veteran Isaac Seumalo departed the franchise for the Arizona Cardinals, the team has just one player at that position currently under contract.

The draft might be how the Steelers address this issue, but free agency still has solutions available. These players might not be the gold standard of left guards, but they can still land a plug-and-play starter if they target any of these players.

Mekhi Becton

A Super Bowl winner with the Philadelphia Eagles, Mekhi Becton is stuck in a nebulous zone. Last year was rough with the Los Angeles Chargers, but he's been a consistently good, albeit not great, lineman in his previous seasons.

At 26 years old, there's a chance that the Chargers' struggle at the o-line overall was the reason for his tough performance. In a new environment, working with new coaches and alongside a young and rising group, Becton might return to being a solid player on the interior.

Brady Christensen

Injuries have been a thorn in the side of the former Carolina Panthers lineman, but Brady Christensen provides a versatility that might be too attractive to walk away from. The 29-year-old has played all over the line, with starts at center, guard and tackle over his NFL career.

That's why he could be an easy left guard replacement for the Steelers. The 6'6", 300-pound lineman has always been a slightly better run blocker than in pass protection, but he would be a low-risk choice if other options fall away.