This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost a lot of key contributors. Their leading passer, rusher, and receiver from 2024 are all gone. However, there is some upside to that. Because they lost so many players to free agency, the Steelers are set to receive several compensatory picks in the 2026 draft. They also recently got a 2026 third-round pick in return for George Pickens. According to Omar Khan, stacking draft picks for next year is important to the team.
According to Amanda Godsey of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on Twitter, during a recent press conference, Khan stressed that acquiring 2026 draft picks is important to the Steelers.