Steelers Release Week 2 Depth Chart Against Patriots

No OL Changes

If the Steelers were going to make any changes to their starting lineup before facing New England, right guard and right tackle stood out as the likeliest positions at which a swap would've occurred.

Dylan Cook had a rough outing against the Falcons, allowing a sack and three total pressures at right tackle (per Pro Football Focus).

Spencer Anderson wasn't much better at right guard, though his job didn't appear to be in as much jeopardy as Cook's after Week 1.

First-round pick Max Iheanachor had his preseason shortened due to an upper-body injury he suffered during training camp, but he's been back healthy for several weeks at this point and flashed some intriguing potential throughout the summer.

For that reason, he's the higher-upside play at right tackle for the Steelers. The team isn't ready to make that change yet, but it might only take another underwhelming performance or two from Cook to motivate them to make a change.

Porter Jr., Samuel Jr. Still Listed Together

Joey Porter Jr. was inactive in Week 1 while remaining in a ramp-up period as he works his way back for Pittsburgh after missing all of training camp on the PUP list with a back injury.

His contract situation has, of course, significantly complicated matters as well. Regardless, it appears he's set to participate at an elevated level during practice this week and thus may return in the near future for the Steelers.

Pittsburgh still listed Porter Jr. OR Asante Samuel Jr. as the starter at one of the boundary cornerback spots alongside Jamel Deal, however.

Samuel Jr. ended up starting and playing 60 defensive snaps vs. Atlanta in Porter Jr.'s absence and allowed one catch on two targets in coverage for a total of 21 yards.