It’s hard to construct a competent offense if the performance up front is lacking. The Steelers currently rank 31st out of 32 teams in third-down conversion rate (20 percent, 5-of-25), 30th in passer rating (70.4), 30th in yards per game (250) and 32nd in yards per play (2.8).

NFL.com’s Kevin Patra listed Jones among three Steelers who could be released or traded before the August 30 cutdown deadline, along with linebacker Malik Harrison and running back Kaleb Johnson. For Jones, that would be quite the stunning fall for a player Pittsburgh selected No. 14 overall just three years ago.

Pittsburgh Steelers first round rookie Max Iheanchor’s home was burglarized on August 26 while the team was away for their final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, according to multiple reports and sources confirm to PennLive.

The Steelers announced they have released LB Jamin Davis who is a former first-round pick of the Washington Commanders.

Lions Get: CB Joey Porter Jr. “The Pittsburgh Steelers would certainly prefer to keep starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. However, their desire to delay contract talks with him may force Pittsburgh to consider a trade instead.

Earning his first NFL start against the Cincinnati Bengals, former ASU lineman and 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor impressed in a big 30-27 victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Definitely. 100%,” Iheanachor told reporters earlier this week about if he is ready to start, as the Steelers offensive line has already suffered injuries.