The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era, and their team’s needs are fluid. Some haven’t changed (like quarterback), while others really depended on which way the team went in free agency. Let’s take a look at the Steelers’ roster construction and their biggest team needs heading into the slower part of free agency and as they prepare for the draft.<\/p>\n
The current quarterbacks under contract<\/a> for 2026 include Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. That’s it. Steelers fans have seen what Mason Rudolph can do, and he’s a good-not-great backup with enough juice to keep the offense afloat for short stretches. Maybe the coaching staff has seen enough from Will Howard to believe in him as a viable option, but the room is thin and lacking a franchise option for almost the tenth year in a row.<\/p>\n Best Free Agents Available:\u00a0<\/strong>Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco<\/p>\n Best Draft Targets:\u00a0<\/strong>Garrett Nussmeier<\/a>, Taylen Green, Jack Strand<\/p>\n Jack Strand – the 6'5" 240-pound strong arm QB you didn't know existed<\/p>\n Physics Major who ended up on the academic excellence list multiple seasons<\/p>\n Holds NSIC career records in pass completions (1,147), passing yards (12,134), and passing touchdowns (115)<\/p>\n Fun player tbh pic.twitter.com\/FHmXwO4qyM<\/a><\/p>\n — Mike Kash (@FFMikeKash) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n