Steelers' Draft Pressure Mounts with Jones' Injury

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, kicking off Thursday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers sit at the 21st overall. Pick with some big question marks. They still lack a starting quarterback since Aaron Rodgers hasn't committed to a second season, and they don't expect word from the future haul of. Famer before Round 1 starts. Meanwhile, their draft strategy got hit with a curveball from an injury update on left tackle Broderick Jones. The young starter had a setback with his neck issue from last season, and it could sideline him longer than hoped. Jones, a 24-year-old who went 14th overall back in 2023, has been a mainstay starting 38 of his 45. Games for Pittsburgh. Fans and coaches alike are feeling the sting since he got hurt on November 29th, 2025, and hasn't suited up since. Now league sources say he's getting more tests this week to check if he'll make training camp or the season opener. But uncertainty amps up the pressure on the Steelers board.

1:00With an NFL high 12 draft picks, including spots at 53, 76, 85, and 99 in the 1st 100, Pittsburgh. Looks prime to grab an offensive tackle early and reshape that line before the clock runs out. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.