Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers are only at their bye week through five weeks of NFL action, the remainder of the season could loom large. Many won't have their sights set on the offseason yet, since the team holds a 3-1 record, but it's never too early to look ahead. Some players who are pending free agents in 2026 could be playing their final games in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers currently have 19 unrestricted free agents scheduled to hit free agency once this season is over.
Some of those free agents are more important to retain than others.