
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a pair of changes to their offensive line as they get ready to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , the Steelers are inserting Brock Hoffman and first-round pick Max Iheanachor into the starting lineup at right guard and right tackle, respectively, for the first time this season.
The #Steelers will feature an entirely new right side of their O-line this week, with first-round rookie OT Max Iheanachor making his debut as a starter, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2026
In addition, Brock Hoffman will be at right guard. It all starts up front. pic.twitter.com/dhJUSDGUD8
Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook had started each of the first two contests of the year at right guard and right tackle, respectively. The former suffered a bone break in his leg during Pittsburgh's Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots, however, and both players struggled rather mightily to open the campaign, leading the team to make a change.
The Steelers have given up six sacks thus far along with a 43.8 percent pressure rate, per SumerSports . Aaron Rodgers has had little time to work with from the pocket, and the hope is that both Hoffman and Iheanachor can stabilize the right side of the offensive line moving forward.
These swaps up front were largely teased through practice this week, and now Pittsburgh is officially making moves leading into its first AFC North game of the year.
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