Steelers Aggressively Spend in Free Agency, Eye Draft Class

0:00This is Cory with the story with NFL News today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Pittsburgh Steelers jumped into the 2026 offseason free agency with nearly $50 million in salary cap space. General manager Omar Khan wasted no time, pulling off a major trade for wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr., and snapping up several other key free agents to bolster the roster. Even after those moves, the team still lacks a quarterback on the books. Officials expect Aaron Rogers to come back at a cut-rate deal if he plays again, keeping options open for that spot. Fans and analysts are watching closely as the Steelers gear up to extend their 2023 draft class with all those rookie contracts ending after the 2026 season. That means preserving cash for those deals is a top priority. Right now, Khan has spent aggressively, but left room to maneuver on the cap. It sets them up well for the rest of free agency, and the draft ahead.