So much can and will change from now to the 2026 NFL Draft, the first held in Pittsburgh in nearly 80 years. But based on where the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster sits now, we can map out a handful of early and obvious needs that could sit atop the list when the team’s in free agency or on the clock a year from now.
These are the most notable needs, but aren’t listed in a particular order.
Quarterback
Except this one truly sits at the top. Aaron Rodgers or not, Pittsburgh is unlikely to enter 2026 with a known starting quarterback.