Steelers Depth Chart Entering Training Camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open their training camp in the coming weeks, and it's set to be one of the most entertaining and competitive camps in recent history. With new head coach Mike McCarthy heading to Latrobe for his first camp with the team and a slew of new roster players fighting for jobs, it's going to be must-see action.

At several positions, the Steelers are locked in. There's no question about who the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh will be when the 2026 regular season opens, for example.

But battles are set to commence. Multiple spots along the offensive line, the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart, the defensive line is in flux and the secondary has a ton of questions to answer. As the team is about to descend on St. Vincent College, here's a look at the franchise's depth chart ahead of training camp.

OFFENSE

QB: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

The big competition here is who will serve as Aaron Rodgers' backup. Second-year QB Will Howard is challenging Mason Rudolph for the backup role, with rookie Drew Allar looking to impress.

RB: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Kaleb Johnson, Travis Homer, Eli Heidenreich

Warren and Dowdle will essentially split the number one role, and just as at quarterback, the backup position is up for grabs. Kaleb Johnson is hoping to claim it, but youngster Eli Heidenreich and free-agent addition Travis Homer are knocking at the door.

WR: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek, Kaden Wetjen, Max Hurleman, AT Perry, Cole Burgess, Brandon Smith, Joaquin Davis

A ton of players will head to camp, but after Kaden Wetjen, the list becomes a group of practice-squad candidates hoping to stick with Pittsburgh after the preseason.

TE: Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Robert Tonyan, JJ Galbreath, Jaheim Bell, Lake McRae

Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington are both going to be big pieces of the offense in 2026. Who serves as the tertiary option? Robert Tonyan caught 11 touchdowns during Rodgers' 2020 MVP season. JJ Galbreath was very impressive in training camp as a rookie; however, he might edge Tonyan for a roster spot.

LT: Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Jack Driscoll

The stud Troy Fautanu shifts to the left side. Broderick Jones should make the roster if healthy, but Jack Driscoll is a suitable alternative.

LG: Mason McCormick, Brock Hoffman, Doug Nester

Mason McCormick will shift to the left side as well, backed up by free-agent addition Brock Hoffman.

C: Zach Frazier, Ryan McCollum, Greg Crippen

Zach Frazier is searching for a Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection in 2026, and he is the key cog in the offensive line. Ryan McCollum is one of the highest-quality backups in the NFL and Greg Crippen has the chance to learn a ton as a rookie free agent.

RG: Spencer Anderson, Gennings Dunker, Steven Jones

Spencer Anderson's work continues to pay off, and he's now slated to become the starting right guard for 2026. Third-round pick Gennings Dunker is a starter in waiting, but needs time to learn.

RT: Dylan Cook, Max Iheanachor, Lorenzo Thompson

Dylan Cook and rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor will duke it out at camp, but Cook's experience likely gives him the edge.