Steelers' Jones Could Recover Faster Than Expected

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Pittsburgh Steelers have some positive injury news heading into the off season. Their left tackle, Broderick Jones, the number one draft pick from 2023, had next surgery back in December. Doctors now say he could recover in just 6 months instead of the expected 9. That means Jones might be ready for training camp in July, giving the team a big boost along the offensive line. Even with this update, the Steelers aren't planning to pick up Jones' 5th year option, which would cost them $19,072,000. He'll enter the final year of his Ricky deal, and have to compete hard for his starting spot in a long-term future in Pittsburgh. The team is still shopping for left tackle help, eyeing free agents like Green Bay's Rashid Walker and Cleveland's Cam Robinson. They're also checking out draft prospects, such as Miami's Marquell Bell, and could give internal options like Dylan Cookeshot, since he finished strong.

1:00Last season. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is locking in other pieces early by resigning Cornerback Assante Samuel Jr. and Linebacker Cole Holcomb before free agency. Even heats up. This flexibility should help them sort out the line as training camp nears. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.