Here is the BWG take on the roster.
| The 2021 Steelers Roster | |||||||
| Offense | |||||||
| NAME | Number | POS | AGE | HT | WT | EXP | Description |
| Joshua Dobbs | 5 | QB | 26 | 6′ 3″ | 216 lbs | 5 | Will start on IR, still have high hopes for him |
| Dwayne Haskins | 3 | QB | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 218 lbs | 3 | Still has tremendous upside |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 7 | QB | 39 | 6′ 5″ | 240 lbs | 18 | Twilight for the greatest QB in team history |
| Mason Rudolph | 2 | QB | 26 | 6′ 5″ | 235 lbs | 4 | Will be the first guy off the bench |
| Kalen Ballage | 29 | RB | 25 | 6′ 2″ | 231 lbs | 4 | Worked hard in camp to win this spot |
| Trey Edmunds | 33 | RB | 26 | 6′ 2″ | 223 lbs | 4 | Practice Squad and will see the roster at some point |
| Najee Harris | 22 | RB | 23 | 6′ 2″ | 230 lbs | R | Most exciting RB prospect in along time |
| Anthony McFarland Jr. | 26 | RB | 22 | 5′ 8″ | 193 lbs | 2 | Will start on IR, has potential to make an impact |
| Jaylen Samuels | 38 | RB | 25 | 6′ 0″ | 225 lbs | 4 | Will start on Practice Squad and will make the main roster at some point |
| Benny Snell Jr. | 24 | RB | 23 | 5′ 10″ | 224 lbs | 3 | Eeked his way onto the roster, needs to be more consistent |
| Derek Watt | 44 | FB | 28 | 6′ 2″ | 234 lbs | 6 | Special Teams Captain and old school fullback |
| Rico Bussey | 84 | WR | 23 | 6′ 0″ | 190 lbs | R | Will provide practice squad depth when healthy |
| Chase Claypool | 11 | WR | 23 | 6′ 4″ | 238 lbs | 2 | Big play receiver who needs to fix off field issues |
| Diontae Johnson | 18 | WR | 25 | 5′ 10″ | 183 lbs | 3 | Huge upside, but needs to be more consistent |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 14 | WR | 24 | 5′ 9″ | 190 lbs | 4 | Started out great and fell off, needs to develop |
| Steven Sims | WR | 24 | 5′ 10″ | 190 lbs | 3 | Will provide practice squad depth | |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | 19 | WR | 24 | 6′ 1″ | 215 lbs | 5 | Needs to limit distractions off the field and focus on the field |
| Tyler Vaughns | WR | 24 | 6′ 2″ | 184 lbs | R | Will provide practice squad depth | |
| James Washington | 13 | WR | 25 | 5′ 11″ | 213 lbs | 4 | Big play potential and makes the tough catches |
| Eric Ebron | 85 | TE | 28 | 6′ 4″ | 253 lbs | 8 | Has everything to be great…except consistency |
| Pat Freiermuth | 88 | TE | 22 | 6′ 5″ | 258 lbs | R | Exciting prospect who could be a Steelers fixture |
| Zach Gentry | 81 | TE | 24 | 6′ 8″ | 265 lbs | 3 | Traditional tough blocking TE |
| Kevin Rader | 87 | TE | 26 | 6′ 4″ | 250 lbs | 1 | Will start on the practice squad and will see the roster |
| B.J. Finney | 67 | C | 29 | 6′ 4″ | 318 lbs | 6 | Capable backup who can play three positions |
| Kendrick Green | 53 | C | 22 | 6′ 4″ | 315 lbs | R | Heir to the Steelers Center Dynasty |
| J.C. Hassenauer | 60 | C | 27 | 6′ 2″ | 295 lbs | 2 | Was not impressive in his first season |
| Kevin Dotson | 69 | G | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 321 lbs | 2 | Old school road grader who rose to the challenge |
| Malcolm Pridgeon | 64 | G | 26 | 6′ 7″ | 310 lbs | 1 | Provides much needed OL depth |
| Trai Turner | 51 | G | 28 | 6′ 3″ | 320 lbs | 8 | Veteran presence with very big shoes to fill |
| Zach Banner | 72 | OT | 27 | 6′ 8″ | 335 lbs | 5 | Injuries are hampering his chances |
| Rashaad Coward | 79 | OT | 26 | 6′ 5″ | 319 lbs | 4 | Veteran OL depth on the main roster |
| Chaz Green | 74 | OT | 29 | 6′ 5″ | 315 lbs | 5 | Will push to make the main roster |
| Joe Haeg | 71 | OT | 27 | 6′ 6″ | 298 lbs | 6 | Part of a strong draft class, |
| John Leglue | 77 | OT | 25 | 6′ 6″ | 301 lbs | 1 | Versatile player with NFL experience |
| Dan Moore Jr. | 65 | OT | 22 | 6′ 5″ | 315 lbs | R | Versatile prospect that might be the steal of the draft |
| Chukwuma Okorafor | 76 | OT | 24 | 6′ 6″ | 320 lbs | 4 | Has established humself as the starter |
| Defense | |||||||
| NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | EXP | Description | |
| Tyson Alualu | 94 | DE | 34 | 6′ 3″ | 304 lbs | 12 | Developed into a solid performer |
| Isaiah Buggs | 96 | DE | 25 | 6′ 3″ | 295 lbs | 3 | Plays with a nasty edge, make or break year |
| Isaiahh Loudermilk | 92 | DE | 23 | 6′ 7″ | 293 lbs | R | Steelers traded up to grab him, looks like a big body 3-4 DE |
| Stephon Tuitt | 91 | DE | 28 | 6′ 6″ | 303 lbs | 8 | Starting on IR, a huge contributor when healthy |
| Daniel Archibong | DT | 23 | 6′ 6″ | 300 lbs | R | Exciting big body Tackle prospect | |
| Demarcus Christmas | 93 | DT | 26 | 6′ 3″ | 302 lbs | 2 | Will start the year on the practice squad |
| Carlos Davis | 73 | DT | 25 | 6′ 2″ | 320 lbs | 2 | Will be a bigger contributor this season |
| Cameron Heyward | 97 | DT | 32 | 6′ 5″ | 295 lbs | 11 | Team Captain and the anchor of the Steelers defense |
| Chris Wormley | 95 | DT | 27 | 6′ 5″ | 300 lbs | 5 | Will be a contributor this year after an uneven first season |
| Marcus Allen | 27 | LB | 25 | 6′ 2″ | 215 lbs | 3 | Undersized linebacker who will play in the nickel |
| Devin Bush | 55 | LB | 23 | 5′ 11″ | 234 lbs | 3 | Excited to see what he can deliver when healthy |
| Ulysees Gilbert III | 54 | LB | 24 | 6′ 0″ | 230 lbs | 3 | Capable backup |
| Alex Highsmith | 56 | LB | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 242 lbs | 2 | Could be his coming out year! |
| Melvin Ingram III | 8 | LB | 32 | 6′ 2″ | 247 lbs | 10 | Exciting pickup who will push for playing time |
| Buddy Johnson | 45 | LB | 22 | 6′ 2″ | 240 lbs | R | 4th Round pick old school thumper with speed |
| Jamir Jones | 40 | LB | 23 | 6′ 3″ | 255 lbs | 1 | Big camp and preseason earned his spot |
| Miles Killebrew | 28 | LB | 28 | 6′ 2″ | 222 lbs | 6 | Veteran safety/linebacker |
| Joe Schobert | 93 | LB | 27 | 6′ 1″ | 240 lbs | 6 | Great pickup who will be a great asset to the defense |
| Delontae Scott | LB | 24 | 6′ 5″ | 246 lbs | 1 | Edge rusher who will be on the practice squad | |
| Robert Spillane | 41 | LB | 25 | 6′ 1″ | 229 lbs | 3 | Very capable backup who did great last year |
| Derrek Tuszka | LB | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 251 lbs | 2 | Experienced depth at the LB spot | |
| T.J. Watt | 90 | LB | 26 | 6′ 4″ | 252 lbs | 5 | The new face of the franchise, needs to get contract settled |
| DeMarkus Acy | 30 | CB | 23 | 6′ 2″ | 195 lbs | 1 | Can play nickel and safety |
| Mark Gilbert | 17 | CB | 24 | 6′ 0″ | 175 lbs | R | Physically gifted, could push to be on special teams |
| Joe Haden | 23 | CB | 32 | 5′ 11″ | 195 lbs | 12 | Perennial pro bowler, in the twilight of his career |
| Justin Layne | 31 | CB | 23 | 6′ 2″ | 192 lbs | 3 | Has the skills and tools, needs the brain |
| James Pierre | 42 | CB | 24 | 6′ 2″ | 185 lbs | 2 | Will start at the nickel and could push on the outside |
| Cameron Sutton | 20 | CB | 26 | 5′ 11″ | 188 lbs | 5 | Will get the first chance to start on the outside |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | 25 | CB | 26 | 6′ 2″ | 195 lbs | 5 | Experenced Cornerback who will push to start opposite Haden |
| Terrell Edmunds | 34 | S | 24 | 6′ 1″ | 217 lbs | 4 | Needs a big performance on his walk year |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | 39 | S | 24 | 6′ 1″ | 207 lbs | 4 | One of the best in the NFL |
| Karl Joseph | 30 | S | 28 | 5′ 10″ | 200 lbs | 6 | A former top prospect trying to get his career on track |
| Arthur Maulet | 35 | S | 28 | 5′ 10″ | 190 lbs | 5 | Veteran cornerback who will star on special teams |
| Tre Norwood | 21 | S | 22 | 6′ 0″ | 194 lbs | R | Versatile prospect, has the size and physical skills |
| Donovan Stiner | 26 | S | 22 | 6′ 2″ | 210 lbs | R | Has the size but still a very raw prospect |
| Henry Mondeaux | 99 | DE | 25 | 6’4″ | 280 lbs | 2 | Will start on the practice squad, has reached cult like status in the ‘Burgh |
| Special Teams | |||||||
| NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | EXP | Descrption | |
| Chris Boswell | 9 | PK | 30 | 6′ 2″ | 185 lbs | 7 | One of the best kickers in the business |
| Matthew Wright | 16 | PK | 25 | 6′ 0″ | 186 lbs | 1 | Practice Squad Player, who has limitations |
| Pressley Harvin III | 6 | P | 22 | 6′ 0″ | 255 lbs | R | Exciting prospect with a booming leg |
| Christian Kuntz | 46 | LS | 27 | 6′ 1″ | 228 lbs | 1 | Local boy made good, pushed his way onto the roster |