Steelers Consider Decker for Left Tackle

0:00It's March 28th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the lead meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Pittsburgh Steelers are feeling good about their left tackle spot heading into next season, banking on broader Jones and Dylan Cook to battle it out for the starting gig. Jones, the former first round pick, has the edge after starting last year, but injuries cut his run short. Still, folks outside the Steel City have zero faith in that duo, especially Jones, who struggle to lock down the blindside like they hoped. Word is, if they're skipping a draft fix in 2026, they should scoop a free agent Taylor Decker from the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal. Decker just wrapped it down a year in past protection, but his career numbers hold strong at an 89.3% past block win rate still. Better than what Jones and Cook bring. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Decker plays clean ball with just one holding penalty last season. One of his best marks ever. He's a recent pro bowl guy who even pushed for

1:03his own release from Detroit, proving he's got that better in edge. The Steelers lack right now. General manager Omar Khan dropped some hope at the 2026 NFL draft combine, saying Jones should be good for training camp after that neck. Issue, but Decker steps in as perfect insurance. If Jones needs more time, the vet and cook can hold it down to week one. Bottom line, grabbing Decker buys the young gun's breathing room and boost that line without breaking the bank, setting Pittsburgh up solid for the grind ahead.