Steelers Reinforce Offensive Line with Waivers Claim

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to add pieces to the roster in anticipation of ... at some point ... adding a starting quarterback.

On Tuesday, they added some depth to the offensive line for that starting quarterback with a waiver claim.

The Steelers have claimed offensive lineman Lecitus Smith after he was released by the New England Patriots. In three NFL seasons, he's appeared in 18 games with three starts.

Smith spent most of last year with the Patriots after starting the year in Green Bay.

He played in eight games in 2024 with one start after making his debut in the Patriots' win over the Jets . He was also a member of the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles practice squads in 2023 but saw no playing time that season.

Smith was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Arizona, where he played eight games as a rookie with two starts at right guard.

He played collegiately at Virginia Tech where he made 38 starts across 45 games and was a 2019 All-ACC Honorable Mention selection.

The Steelers still have not signed a starting quarterback but have re-added Mason Rudolph, who is expected to be a backup in 2025.