Three Perfect MLB Trade Targets for Steelers

One growing criticism against the Pittsburgh Steelers is the middle linebacker group. Heading into 2026 with largely the same group of off-ball linebackers, it's not the most confidence-inducing situation.

This wouldn't be a problem for the Steelers, but the organization has made their ambitions for the upcoming campaign abundantly clear. This isn't a rebuild, and it's not a retooling. It's another run toward the Super Bowl or bust.

Getting there requires an elite defense, something the Steelers are hoping they have but haven't proven yet. Acquiring a new starter for the linebacker group would significantly help them reach that goal, and these three players are the ones the organization should target.

Jordyn Brooks - Immediate Run Stuffing Upgrade

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks is a tackling machine. Earning a First-Team All-Pro selection after leading the NFL in tackles, Brooks is a target for one specific reason. He would bring a tremendous and immediate upgrade to the team's run defense.

One of the areas the Steelers were buried in 2025 was at the start of the second level. When the defensive line won the point of attack, the linebackers failed to take advantage. When the line didn't hold, the linebackers were eaten alive.

Brooks doesn't need a line to be impactful. He didn't have a strong one in Miami the past two years, yet he's still managed to be an absolute beast at tackling. He has a career missed tackle rate of 6%, and he missed just 5.1% of his tackle attempts in 2025.

What makes him even more attractive is the contract situation. 2026 is the final year of his current, three-year deal. If things work out, great. If not, the Steelers added a veteran who helps their championship hopes immediately, but also gives them flexibility to easily move on from.