Pittsburgh Steelers
· 2026-06-30
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to sign Taylor Decker to protect Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers will hope to guide the Steelers to the playoffs and a lengthy postseason run in his final NFL season.
The Steelers' offensive line is shaky, with Broderick Jones struggling in pass protection and recovering from a neck injury.
The team used their first-round pick on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, but his development may take time.
Taylor Decker, a former Pro Bowler, is still only 32 years old and has allowed just 42 sacks in his career, including only two in the 2025 season.
Decker's market value is listed at two-years, $42.6 million, with an average annual salary of $21.3 million.
With Decker in the fold, the Steelers can adopt a measured approach to addressing their tackle spots, allowing Jones to recover and Fautanu to move back to right tackle.
The coaching staff can bring rookie first-rounder Max Iheanachor along gradually as a swing player at the position.
The Steelers are currently standing 16th in the National Football Conference with a 3-14 record and a L9 streak, and their next game is against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13, 2026.
New head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff may want to see more from Fautanu and Iheanachor before making a move.
Decker considered retirement earlier this year but announced on his Instagram that he would be returning for an 11th NFL season, albeit not with the Detroit Lions.
The Steelers will hold training camp from July 28 through August 18 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.