A late-season surge catapulted the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the postseason this past January. Since being bounced by Buffalo, though, the Steelers have undergone a drastic makeover spearheaded by general manager Omar Khan.
Having watched Kenny Pickett stand on the sideline for Pittsburgh’s final five regular season contests—including the three-game winning streak that capped that portion of the schedule—Khan shipped him across the state. He didn’t do so before importing veteran Russell Wilson, though, before continuing the shift by trading for Justin Fields, too.
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Players Not Named Russell Wilson Who Need to Step Up For the Steelers in 2024Pittsburgh Steelers
Donte Jackson has big expectations after coming in via trade for one of the team’s top wideouts in Diontae Johnson.George Pickens is crucial for the Steelers as the top wide receiver following Johnson’s departure.Patrick Queen’s signing to solidify the inside linebacker position could be the Steelers’ key move of the off-season.
A late-season surge catapulted the Pittsburgh Steelers back to the postseason this past January. Since being bounced by Buffalo, though, the Steelers have undergone a drastic makeover spearheaded by general manager Omar Khan.
Having watched Kenny Pickett stand on the sideline for Pittsburgh’s final five regular season contests—including the three-game winning streak that capped that portion of the schedule—Khan shipped him across the state. He didn’t do so before importing veteran Russell Wilson, though, before continuing the shift by trading for Justin Fields, too.
Wilson figures to replace the underwhelming former first-round draft pick behind center. Following an iffy tenure in Denver, the veteran seeks a career resurgence in the Steel City, and his importance to the attack is obvious as he aims to rebound from an awful 2022 and a so-so 2023 showing.
Wilson and Pittsburgh won’t want to find themselves scrambling for a playoff spot this time around. Here are five players apart from their newly-installed starting QB that will have to step up for the Steelers to make sure a last-minute push won’t be necessary.
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