Steelers make significant offseason moves to revamp roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have undertaken notable changes this offseason, following the resignation of former head coach Mike Tomlin. New head coach Mike McCarthy and General Manager Omar Khan have made aggressive roster adjustments, including signing cornerback Jamel Dean, drafting wide receiver Germie Bernard, and signing running back Rico Dowdle. Additionally, kicker Chris Boswell received a five-year extension to become the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. These moves reflect the franchise's urgency to improve after failing to win a playoff game since 2016.
- •Steelers signed cornerback Jamel Dean, boasting a low catch rate last season.
- •Germie Bernard was drafted as a versatile wide receiver option.
- •Rico Dowdle added as running back after Kenneth Gainwell's departure.
- •Kicker Chris Boswell extended, becoming the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the 4 best moves the Steelers made in the offseason
"The Steelers pulled off a number of big moves this offseason and we rank our four favorites.
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