ESPN senior NFL national reporter Dan Graziano predicted on Monday that the Pittsburgh Steelers would have their first losing season in 23 years during the 2026 campaign.
Graziano’s colleague, fantasy football writer Eric Moody, however, said on Tuesday that he believes the Steelers are the most improved team through the early part of the offseason.
Moody cited Pittsburgh’s trade for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and signing of running back Rico Dowdle as recent positive moves.
“They took a meaningful step toward fixing their passing game by adding Pittman and signing him to an extension. The move finally gave DK Metcalf a legitimate running mate at receiver,” he wrote. “Running back Rico Dowdle also adds depth and flexibility to the backfield alongside Jaylen Warren, giving Pittsburgh more options in the run game. The biggest question now is quarterback, which probably will determine how much noise the revamped Steelers offense can make in 2026.”
Among the Steelers’ other notable signings have been cornerback Jamel Dean and punter Cameron Johnston, as well as bringing back cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.
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The biggest shoe that has yet to drop though is the potential re-signing of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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