Troy Fautanu transitions back to left tackle for Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Troy Fautanu is moving back to left tackle with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of his third NFL season. Originally drafted as a left tackle, Fautanu played at right tackle last season under Mike Tomlin after transitioning due to a knee injury. With new head coach Mike McCarthy, Fautanu is readjusting to the left side after the struggles of Broderick Jones. Fautanu expressed his willingness to make the change and has shown promise during off-season activities.
- •Fautanu was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
- •He played in 17 games last season after a knee injury limited him as a rookie.
- •Mike McCarthy is the new head coach for the Steelers.
- •Fautanu has impressed coaches during OTAs with his transition.
- •He has committed to playing left tackle as needed.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington football star making another position change
"Former Washington Huskies star OT Troy Fautanu is going through another position change ahead of his third year in the NFL.
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