Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC North · Mike McCarthy · Record 2-2
Updated · Week 4
The Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 depth chart has Aaron Rodgers at quarterback (backup: Mason Rudolph), Jaylen Warren as the lead running back, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson at wide receiver and Pat Freiermuth at tight end. The Steelers are 2-2 in 2026 under head coach Mike McCarthy. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Steelers Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Aaron Rodgers | Mason Rudolph | Will Howard |
| RBRunning Back | Jaylen Warren | Rico Dowdle | Travis Homer |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | DK Metcalf | Ben Skowronek | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Michael Pittman Jr. | Germie Bernard | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Roman Wilson | Kaden Wetjen | — |
| TETight End | Pat Freiermuth | Darnell Washington | Robert Tonyan |
| LTLeft Tackle | Troy Fautanu | — | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Mason McCormick | — | — |
| CCenter | Zach Frazier | Ryan McCollum | — |
| RGRight Guard | Brock Hoffman | Spencer Anderson | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Max Iheanachor | Dylan Cook | — |
Steelers Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Derrick Harmon | Sebastian Joseph-Day | Kevin Jobity Jr. |
| NTNose Tackle | Keeanu Benton | Gabriel Rubio | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Cameron Heyward | Yahya Black | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | T.J. Watt | Nick Herbig | — |
| LILBLeft Inside Linebacker | Patrick Queen | Carson Bruener | — |
| RILBRight Inside Linebacker | Payton Wilson | Cole Holcomb | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Alex Highsmith | Jack Sawyer | — |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Asante Samuel Jr. | Daylen Everette | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Rayshawn Jenkins | — | — |
| FSFree Safety | Jaquan Brisker | Robert Spears-Jennings | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Jamel Dean | Doneiko Slaughter | — |
| NBNickel Back | Jalen Ramsey | Brandin Echols | — |
Steelers Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Chris Boswell | — | — |
| PPunter | Cameron Johnston | — | — |
Steelers 2026 Results
Record: 2-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 20-13 |
| Week 2 | at New England Patriots | L 3-20 |
| Week 3 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | W 30-27 |
| Week 4 | at Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin; Rodgers' final season
- Pittman and Brisker/Dean acquired
Steelers: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Pittsburgh went 10-7 to win the AFC North in 2025 but lost 30-6 to Houston in the Wild Card round under first-year coach Mike McCarthy. In the 2026 offseason the Steelers re-signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year deal for what he says will be his final NFL season, traded for receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and added running back Rico Dowdle.
2025 season: 10-7 · Division Champions.
Steelers Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Steelers starting quarterback in 2026?
Aaron Rodgers is the Pittsburgh Steelers QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Mason Rudolph as the backup.
Who is the Steelers starting running back?
Jaylen Warren is RB1, followed by Rico Dowdle.
Who are the Steelers starting wide receivers?
The top three Steelers receivers are DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson.
Who is the Steelers starting tight end?
Pat Freiermuth is the TE1 on the Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart.
Who is the Steelers kicker?
Chris Boswell is the kicker and Cameron Johnston is the punter.
What is the Steelers record in 2026?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Mike McCarthy.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.