Grading each Steelers move in 2024 free agency: Justin Fields acquisition makes up for Kenny Pickett trade

The winds of change have swept through Pittsburgh. 

Not a historically big player in free agency, the Steelers have made an about-face in Omar Khan’s second full offseason as Pittsburgh’s general manager. Taking their cue from team president Art Rooney II, Khan, assistant GM Andy Weidl and the rest of Pittsburgh’s front office is working with urgency in an effort to end its eight-year drought without a playoff win. 

The Steelers made arguably the four biggest moves during the first week of free agency. They traded a former Pro Bowl receiver and their former starting quarterback. They signed both of the quarterbacks who they were reportedly interested in. If that wasn’t enough, Pittsburgh also signed a Pro Bowl linebacker who formerly starred for its archrival. 

It hasn’t all been good news in Pittsburgh, though. The Steelers are still trying to sign a veteran receiver who can complement George Pickens. Tyler Boyd is still an option, but money is reportedly holding things up. 

With free agency still ongoing, here’s a summary of the Steelers’ free agency so far along with our grades for each move. 

Key free agent additions

Key player acquisitions via trade 

Key re-signings 

Key losses

Grades   

Russell Wilson: 1 year, $1.21 million 




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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-03-22 12:57:35

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