Broderick Jones was drafted to play left tackle. He spent most of his rookie year on the other side. After making one start for an injured Dan Moore Jr. early in the season, Jones finished out the year on the right side opposite Moore, replacing veteran Chukwuma Okorafor instead. That wasn’t the Steelers’ plan but it was the result.
Now, the Steelers are discussing moving him back. Speaking with reporters during Thursday’s NFL Combine, Steelers’ General Manager Omar Khan says that’s the team’s goal. Eventually.
“I’ve said this before. Versatility on the offensive line’s important and he proved that he could play right tackle.