Projected Steelers depth chart entering preseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the 2024 NFL season with a new quarterback, a new offensive coordinator and other added pieces. Presumptive starting quarterback Russell Wilson has been limited thus far in training camp due to a calf injury. Kicker Chris Boswell, who has been solid the last few seasons, has also struggled in camp.
The start of the 2024 NFL season may still be over a month away but the preseason slate begins this upcoming weekend.
Take a look at how the depth chart could shape out ahead of the first preseason game at home against the Houston Texans on Friday, August 9.
Projected depth chart for Steelers offense
The Steelers may have made the playoffs in 2023, other than that they are looking to put the last season in the rearview mirror.
In terms of the offense, quarterback Justin Fields has had a solid training camp performance so far. He has shown that he can throw the deep ball while also being able to use his legs to make a play under pressure. Second-year wide receiver George Pickens also has connected with Fields and Allen. The Steelers are hopeful that Russell Wilson will return from his calf injury sooner rather than later.
Position | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Russell Wilson | Justin Fields | Kyle Allen |
Running Back | Najee Harris | Jaylen Warren | Cordarrelle Patterson |
Wide Receiver | George Pickens | Calvin Austin III | Dez Fitzpatrick |
Wide Receiver | Van Jefferson | Quez Watkins | |
Wide Receiver | Roman Wilson | Scotty MIller | |
Tight End | Pat Freiermuth | Darnell Washington | Connor Heyward |
Fullback | Jack Colletto | ||
Left Tackle | Troy Fautanu | Dan Moore Jr. | |
Left Guard | Isaac Seumalo | Mason McCormick | |
Center | Zach Frazier | Nate Herbig | |
Right Guard | James Daniels | Spencer Anderson | |
Right Tackle | Broderick Jones | Dylan Cook |
Projected depth chart for Steelers defense
Rookie linebacker Payton Wilson has proved doubters wrong as he made the offense's job hard when he is on the field during practice. Wilson was a late-round draft pick due to concerns over previous knee injuries. However, the Steelers are pleased that he hasn't had any issues so far.
Cornerback Cameron Sutton did sign with the Steelers this offseason. However, he won't find himself back in the depth chart to start the season. Sutton will serve an eight-game suspension to start the season as he violated the NFL's code of conduct policy. The Steelers will use the preseason to find the perfect replacement for Sutton until he returns midseason.
Veterans T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward are back leading the defense and are expected to difference makers again in 2024.
Position | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Defensive End (L) | Larry Ogunjobi | Isaiahh Loudermilk | Demarvin Leal |
Nose Tackle | Keeanu Benton | Montravius Adams | |
Defensive End (R) | Cameron Heyward | Logan Lee | |
Weakside Linebacker | T.J. Watt | Markus Golden | |
Inside Linebacker (L) | Cole Holcomb | Mark Robinson | |
Inside Linebacker (R) | Patrick Queen | Payton Wilson | Kyron Johnson |
Cornerback (L) | Joey Porter Jr. | Darius Rush | Cameron Sutton |
Strong Safety | DeShon Elliott | Miles Killebrew | Ryan Watts |
Free Safety | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Damontae Kazee | |
Cornerback (R) | Donte Jackson | Anthony Averett | Cory Trice Jr. |
Projected depth chart for Steelers special teams
The Steelers signed kicker Matthew Wright as competition for Chris Boswell. If the starting kicker continues to struggle throughout the preseason, the Steelers may be forced to turn to Wright.
Position | Player 1 | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
Place Kicker | Chris Boswell | Matthew Wright |
Punter/Holder | Cameron Johnston | |
Punt Returner | Calvin Austin III | Cordarrelle Patterson |
Kick Returner | Cordarrelle Patterson | Quez Watkins |
Long Snapper | Christian Kuntz |
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