Steelers try out offensive tackles Charlie Heck and Austin Deculus
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted offensive tackles Charlie Heck and Austin Deculus for tryouts on September 15. Heck, a former fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans, has played in 51 regular-season games. Deculus, a sixth-round pick from 2022, has six career starts. The Steelers continue to evaluate their offensive line as they implement a new system under head coach Mike McCarthy, shifting from a wide-zone approach to a gap-oriented scheme. No signings have been confirmed from the tryouts yet.
- •Steelers hosted Charlie Heck and Austin Deculus for offensive line tryouts.
- •Heck has 51 career regular-season games played, including 27 starts.
- •Deculus has appeared in 26 games with six career starts.
- •Mike McCarthy is installing a traditional pro-style offensive system.
- •No contracts have been offered following the tryouts.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers try out former Texans offensive lineman
"Pittsburgh hosted two offensive tackles for tryouts.
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