Your 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers so far….a new beginning. This will have changes over the next few weeks.
*Editors Note: Marcus Allen will be returning to replace the injured Kazee.
John LeGlue, Cody White, Hamilcar Rashed and Anthony McFarland will all be resigned to the practice squad.
Here is the BWG analysis of the 2022 roster so far.
| Name | Number | POS | AGE | Height | Weight | EXP | Comment |
| Kenny Pickett | 8 | QB | 24 | 6′ 3″ | 220 lbs | R | Impressive Pre-season will likely start as 3rd |
| Mason Rudolph | 2 | QB | 27 | 6′ 5″ | 235 lbs | 5 | The Steelers kept him to be a solid backup |
| Mitch Trubisky | 10 | QB | 28 | 6′ 2″ | 220 lbs | 6 | The best cast he has had a chance to play with, make or break year of his career |
| Najee Harris | 22 | RB | 24 | 6′ 1″ | 232 lbs | 2 | Will carry the workload for the offense this year |
| Jeremy McNichols | 33 | RB | 26 | 5′ 9″ | 214 lbs | 3 | Will start on IR, provides depth |
| Benny Snell Jr. | 24 | RB | 24 | 5′ 10″ | 224 lbs | 4 | Special Teams kept him on the team |
| Jaylen Warren | 30 | RB | 23 | 5′ 8″ | 215 lbs | R | Wrecking Ball type running back |
| Derek Watt | 44 | FB | 29 | 6′ 2″ | 234 lbs | 7 | Special Teams Ace and the starting fullback |
| Calvin Austin III | 19 | WR | 23 | 5′ 9″ | 162 lbs | R | Exciting and versatile prospect battling injuries |
| Miles Boykin | 13 | WR | 25 | 6′ 4″ | 220 lbs | 4 | Veteran presence will be welcomed |
| Chase Claypool | 11 | WR | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 238 lbs | 3 | Needs to be more consistent, has EVERY tool needed to be a star |
| Diontae Johnson | 18 | WR | 26 | 5′ 10″ | 183 lbs | 4 | Big time playmaker who needs to tighten up his play |
| Anthony Miller | 17 | WR | 27 | 5′ 11″ | 199 lbs | 4 | He will have a chance to finally have his breakout season |
| Gunner Olszewski | 89 | WR | 25 | 6′ 0″ | 190 lbs | 4 | Will be the punt returner and get a long look in the slot |
| George Pickens | 14 | WR | 21 | 6′ 3″ | 200 lbs | R | Looks like the next breakout star in this crew |
| Steven Sims | 82 | WR | 25 | 5′ 10″ | 176 lbs | 3 | Great speed needs to be harnessed into success |
| Pat Freiermuth | 88 | TE | 23 | 6′ 5″ | 258 lbs | 2 | Needs to continue to build off a great rookie season |
| Zach Gentry | 81 | TE | 25 | 6′ 8″ | 265 lbs | 4 | Has all the tools to be a great number two tight end, will get a long look |
| Connor Heyward | 83 | TE | 23 | 6′ 0″ | 230 lbs | R | Great family lineage, will be more of an H-Back |
| Mason Cole | 61 | C | 26 | 6′ 5″ | 298 lbs | 5 | Should be an improvement over last season at the position |
| Kendrick Green | 53 | C | 23 | 6′ 4″ | 315 lbs | 2 | Was over matched at Center and will get a look at Guard |
| J.C. Hassenauer | 60 | C | 27 | 6′ 2″ | 295 lbs | 3 | Capable if unspectacular backup player |
| James Daniels | 78 | G | 24 | 6′ 4″ | 327 lbs | 5 | Veteran brought in to help sure up the sagging line |
| Jesse Davis | 73 | G | 30 | 6′ 6″ | 318 lbs | 6 | Most likely will start before the end of September |
| Kevin Dotson | 69 | G | 25 | 6′ 4″ | 321 lbs | 3 | Been disapointing career so far |
| Dan Moore Jr. | 65 | OT | 23 | 6′ 5″ | 315 lbs | 2 | Will start at Tackle and did an admirable job in 2021 |
| Chukwuma Okorafor | 76 | OT | 25 | 6′ 6″ | 320 lbs | 5 | Starting right tackle, needs to stay healthy and continue to develop |
| Name | Number | POS | AGE | Height | Weight | EXP | Comment |
| Tyson Alualu | 94 | DE | 35 | 6′ 3″ | 304 lbs | 13 | After breakout season, was lost to injury, will sure up the run defense |
| DeMarvin Leal | 98 | DE | 22 | 6′ 4″ | 290 lbs | R | Versatile, athletic prospect who will see plenty of field time |
| Isaiahh Loudermilk | 92 | DE | 24 | 6′ 7″ | 293 lbs | 2 | Heavy handed year two guy who needs better anchorability |
| Montravius Adams | 57 | DT | 27 | 6′ 4″ | 304 lbs | 6 | He played great when called upon and will be cast correctly this year |
| Cameron Heyward | 97 | DT | 33 | 6′ 5″ | 295 lbs | 12 | Great leader and the foundation of the Steelers defense |
| Larry Ogunjobi | 65 | DT | 28 | 6′ 3″ | 305 lbs | 6 | Will anchor the Steelers defensive line in the middle |
| Chris Wormley | 95 | DT | 28 | 6′ 5″ | 300 lbs | 6 | Provides depth and will be part of the rotation |
| Devin Bush | 55 | LB | 24 | 5′ 11″ | 234 lbs | 4 | Make or break year, never seemed to recover from injury |
| Alex Highsmith | 56 | LB | 25 | 6′ 4″ | 242 lbs | 3 | Bookened looking to have his breakout year |
| Myles Jack | 51 | LB | 26 | 6′ 1″ | 255 lbs | 7 | Downhill Hitter, who will fair well in the North and will be a folk hero in the Burgh |
| Malik Reed | TBD | LB | 26 | 6′ 2″ | 235 lbs | 4 | Exciting pickup and will provide outside depth |
| Mark Robinson | 93 | LB | 23 | 5′ 11″ | 235 lbs | R | Vince Willians 2.0… heavy hitter who needs to develop |
| Robert Spillane | 41 | LB | 26 | 6′ 1″ | 229 lbs | 4 | Has made the most of his opportunities and will press to play |
| Derrek Tuszka | 48 | LB | 25 | 6′ 5″ | 246 lbs | 3 | Outside depth guy, has some ability |
| T.J. Watt | 90 | LB | 27 | 6′ 4″ | 252 lbs | 6 | Reigning defensive player of the year with a better supporting cast |
| Arthur Maulet | 35 | CB | 29 | 5′ 10″ | 190 lbs | 6 | Versatile defensive back who is below average v the pass and solid against the run |
| James Pierre | 42 | CB | 25 | 6′ 2″ | 185 lbs | 3 | Will start in the nickel |
| Carlins Platel | 30 | CB | 23 | 6′ 1″ | 205 lbs | R | South Carolina |
| Cameron Sutton | 20 | CB | 27 | 5′ 11″ | 188 lbs | 6 | Will get his second seaons as a starter |
| Levi Wallace | 29 | CB | 27 | 6′ 0″ | 179 lbs | 5 | Will push to start at Cornerback |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | 25 | CB | 27 | 6′ 2″ | 195 lbs | 6 | Late season will translate into a starting Cornerback |
| Terrell Edmunds | 34 | S | 25 | 6′ 1″ | 217 lbs | 5 | Steelers brought him back, his best ability is availability |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | 39 | S | 25 | 6′ 1″ | 207 lbs | 5 | One of the best at his position, looking for a great year |
| Karl Joseph | 38 | S | 28 | 5′ 10″ | 200 lbs | 6 | West Virginia |
| Damontae Kazee | 24 | S | 29 | 5′ 11″ | 174 lbs | 6 | Will start the year on the injury list |
| Miles Killebrew | 28 | S | 29 | 6′ 2″ | 222 lbs | 7 | Excellent special teamer who struggles in the secondary |
| Tre Norwood | 21 | S | 23 | 6′ 0″ | 194 lbs | 2 | Can play several positions, building off a good rookie year |
| Name | Number | POS | AGE | Height | Weight | EXP | Comment |
| Chris Boswell | 9 | PK | 31 | 6′ 2″ | 185 lbs | 8 | A tremendous weapon |
| Pressley Harvin III | 6 | P | 23 | 6′ 0″ | 255 lbs | 2 | Needs to be more consistent |
| Christian Kuntz | 46 | LS | 28 | 6′ 1″ | 228 lbs | 2 | Solid performer who has done a great job |