Updating the Steelers’ roster after the 2026 NFL Draft

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks to pass the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 11, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, the Steelers’ summer roster is now close to its completed form. Although two expected free agents remain unsigned and the undrafted free agent class still hasn’t been finalized at the time of this writing, Pittsburgh currently rosters 88 players with room for three more (outside linebacker Julius Welschof has an international player exemption) before hitting capacity.

Here’s a snapshot of the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers roster: (Rookies are denoted with an asterisk. Unconfirmed UDFA signings are italicized). Offense Quarterback (3) Drew Allar* Will Howard Mason Rudolph The still unsigned Aaron Rodgers looms large over this quarterback room, which in its current state might rank the lowest in the NFL.

Still, there’s a solid mix of youth, experience, and upside. Running back (7) Jaylen Warren Rico Dowdle Kaleb Johnson Travis Homer Eli Heidenreich* Max Hurleman Lew Nichols While neither are superstars, Warren and Dowdle form a rock solid one-two punch at the top of the depth chart. Kaleb Johnson’s roster spot looks more and more in jeopardy as Pittsburgh continues to add to the room and move towards a gap scheme, but it’s still anyone’s guess as to who makes the final roster.

Homer brings special teams ability. Heidenreich is a fun late-round flyer. Fullback (1) Riley Nowakowski* Nowakowski was an undersized college tight end who the Steelers have already moved to fullback on their depth chart.