3 2027 free agents the Steelers must re-sign
The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing some huge 2027 free-agency decisions, but these players should be re-signed as soon as possible.
The 2027 NFL free-agency period is still a long way away, but the Pittsburgh Steelers , who are set to lose nearly 50 players next offseason, would be wise to re-sign several players as soon as possible. From a standout cornerback to one of the league's most underrated edge rushers, here are three Steelers set to become 2027 free agents that the team must re-sign. CB Joey Porter Jr.
Porter has taken massive steps toward becoming one of the NFL's most elite lockdown cornerbacks every year he's been in the league. Having only allowed one touchdown in his three-year NFL career, Porter deserves to be paid on this upcoming extension, and the Steelers must give him every penny. EDGE Nick Herbig Despite playing third fiddle to T.
J. Watt and Alex Highsmith over the past three seasons, Herbig has dominated in almost every opportunity that's come his way. Recording 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles since 2024 on a limited snap count, Herbig has earned his next payday, and the Steelers would be wise to oblige.
NT Keeanu Benton Benton has quietly improved every season he's been in the league, capping it off with a solid 5. 5-sack, 51-tackle season in 2025. The Steelers haven't been shy the past few seasons about investing in the future of their defensive line, and Benton needs to be a part of the succession plan once Cam Heyward decides to call it a career.