Steelers reveal first depth chart for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers issued their first official depth chart for the 2026 season on August 6. Key highlights include Yahya Black being named the starting nose tackle and Jaylen Warren retaining his position as starting running back. Rookie Kaden Wetjen and Riley Nowakowski also secured starting roles. Conversely, Eli Heidenreich and Nick Herbig were identified as potential losers, given the depth at their respective positions. These changes signal the team's strategic direction as they approach training camp.
- •Yahya Black is the starting nose tackle.
- •Jaylen Warren remains the starting running back.
- •Kaden Wetjen and Riley Nowakowski are rookie starters.
- •Eli Heidenreich is listed as co-RB5.
- •Nick Herbig's role as a backup raises contract questions.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Biggest winners, losers from Steelers' first official 2026 depth chart
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