Pittsburgh Steelers: Predicted Finish, Key Signings & Fantasy Stars

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In the 27th of a 32-part series, we will feature all National Football League teams with a prediction of where each team will finish within their division, key off-season acquisitions and their top fantasy stars. Today we will look at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Key Off Season Acquisitions

In the 2022 offseason, Steelers Nation went into mourning with the retirement of legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Who the next quarterback has not officially been announced yet, but it appears Mitchell Trubisky, who was the backup to Josh Allen in Buffalo last year, is the front runner.

On the offensive line, the Steelers signed center Mason Cole of Chicago, Illinois to a three-year contract worth $15.75 million. He played last season with the Minnesota Vikings. They also signed guard James Daniels of Warren, Ohio to a three-year contract worth $26.5 million. He played the last four seasons with the Chicago Bears.

On defense, the Steelers signed defensive end Larry Ogunjobi of Livingston, New Jersey to a one-year contract worth $8 million. Last year in Cincinnati, he had 49 combined tackles (29 solo tackles and 20 assisted tackles), 16 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. The Steelers will be the third AFC North team Ogunjobi has played for as he also played four seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

Inside linebacker Myles Jack of Scottsdale, Arizona is also a Steeler for the first time. Last season in Jacksonville, he had 108 combined tackles, three tackles for a loss and two quarterback hits with the Jaguars. Jack signed a two-year deal worth $16 million.

Cornerback Levi Wallace of Tucson, Arizona signed a two-year contract worth $8 million. Last season in Buffalo he had 58 combined tackles, one tackle for a loss, one fumble recovery, two interceptions for 29 yards and 10 pass deflections.

The Steelers are also expected to start rookie wide receiver George Pickens. In the 2022 NFL Draft, Pickens was the Steelers’s second round pick, 52nd overall, from the University of Georgia. There was an opening at wide receiver because JuJu Smith-Schuster signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Top Fantasy Stars

There are two Steelers worth considering in fantasy pools. Running back Najee Harris of Martinez, California had a solid rookie season for the black and gold. In 17 games, he had 307 rushes for 1200 yards and seven rushing touchdowns, along with 74 catches for 467 yards and three touchdowns. Harris was selected to the Pro Bowl, had a NFL high 381 touches, and is projected to be fourth among running backs in 2022.

Meanwhile kicker Chris Boswell is projected fifth among kickers. He made 36 of 40 field goals and 27 of 29 converts.

Projected Finish

The Steelers will be last in the AFC North this year. The Steelers have not finished last in their division since 1988.

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