For 31 NFL teams, the offseason is about constructing a roster worthy of a Super Bowl trophy. For one franchise, it's about keeping things together in the hopes of a repeat. Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are upon us, and we'll be going team by team to see where things stand for each squad.
Here is the 2024 offseason blueprint for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
FREE AGENCY
TOP FREE AGENTS
- None in PFF's top 150
ONE FREE AGENT TO PURSUE
- QB Baker Mayfield (No. 75 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO RETAIN
- DI Armon Watts
EFFECTIVE SALARY CAP SPACE
- -$19,377,318
2024 NFL DRAFT
BIGGEST POSITIONAL NEED
- Biggest Need: Cornerback
PERFECT 2024 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT
- CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
FIVE-ROUND MOCK
Editor's note: The draft order may have changed since this mock draft was published, but this still gives a good look into the players each franchise should be targeting.
- Round 1: S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (FL)
- Round 2: CB D.J. James, Auburn
Click here to view the full five-round mock
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
EARLY 2024 BREAKOUT CANDIDATE
- T Broderick Jones
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN 2023
- DI Armon Watts
SECRET SUPERSTAR
- RB Jaylen Warren