Steelers' latest position change creates new fan favorite

The change of position may be a surprise to some, but one former Steeler already predicted it in May. "Put him at fullback" linebacker Vince Williams posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Green started 15 games as a rookie after being drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. However, he has since lost his starting role to veteran Mason Cole, who signed a three-year deal with the team last offseason.

With some believing Green could even be cut when the Steelers trim their roster down to 53, a switch to fullback may be exactly what can save Green’s career. Especially because Pittsburgh doesn’t have a true fullback on its roster after undrafted free-agent FB Monte Pottebaum retired last week. 

Green's only competition is Connor Heyward, who is more of a hybrid player than a stereotypical fullback anyway.

Pittsburgh had a similar scenario play out with Roosevelt Nix, who originally played linebacker but served as the team's fullback from 2015-19. Green could be the latest example as he has quickly turned into a fan favorite, which will only make a parting of ways with him more difficult for the Steelers.