Steelers Stockpile Picks for Future Quarterback

0:00It's March 28th, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Pittsburgh Steelers fans get ready for a massive 2026 NFL draft right in their backyard. The team holds 12 picks, including 7 on day 3, but they're not planning to use every single one. With the draft coming to town, this could shape their future big time. General manager Omar Khan has a knack for stockpiling picks, like he did last offseason aiming for a quarterback. Teams aren't eager to trade future assets right now, so expect him to flip some of these for 2027 selections instead. The Steelers desperately need help at quarterback and safety, but this year's talent pool looks thin in those spots. No standout free agents or draft prospects to chase, leaving them eyeing the horizon. That strategy makes sense. They could bundle next year's picks to climb the board in 2027 for a real franchise guy. Right now, they're stuck with Will Howard and Mason Rudolph under the new coaching staff and optimism there's low.

1:03A fresh staff might squeeze some magic from the roster this season, but trading ahead keeps Pittsburgh building smart for the long haul.