Broderick Jones Returns to Steelers Practice

0:00On April 8, Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off Phase 1 of their off-season program under new head coach Mike McCarthy, and there's good news on. Offensive tackle, Browderick Jones. The 24-year-old is back on the field with the team, recovering from that nasty neck injury he got in Week 12 last season against a Chicago Bears. A video from the Steelers on X shows him right there, participating on Day 1. General manager Omar Khan gave updates on Jones earlier this year. Back at the NFL Scott & Combine in February, he called it a significant injury and said they were keeping close tabs. But at the lead meetings, Khan sounded way more upbeat, saying he's doing more each day, they've talked a few times lately, and Jones is in a solid. Spot ready to grind. The Steelers still have big questions at left tackle. Their top need heading into the draft. Jones has been up and down over his three NFL seasons, so even before the injury, his spot wasn't locked. Bill likely add competition there, maybe grab someone in the 2026 draft since his fifth

1:03year option is probably getting. Declined, putting him toward free agency next off season. Back up tackle stepped up late last season as a surprise, giving up just one sack per pro football focus stats, but he needs to show more to stick. Long term. Jones joining these early workouts is a strong signal he's progressing. All eyes on how he builds from here, health wise, and on the field as the Steelers shape that line for run at the playoffs. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.