Steelers could replace Broderick Jones with $81 million Packers free agent

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few question marks along the offensive line in 2026.

One of those question marks is left tackle Broderick Jones, who had yet another uninspiring season after giving up six sacks and 23 pressures over 11 games.

Jones also saw his season end early after he needed neck surgery, which only adds another concern to the list.

The belief that the Steelers could replace Jones has been floating around for a few years now, and Pro Football Focus' Mason Cameron thinks 2026 might be the year.

Cameron named the Steelers as the best landing spot for Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker.

Here's what Cameron said about a possible Walker-Steelers pairing in free agency:

Walker has excelled as a pass protector across three seasons as the Packers’ starting left tackle, earning a 69.0-plus PFF pass-blocking grade in each. He’s been particularly effective on quick passing concepts, with his 84.4 PFF pass-blocking grade on three-step drops ranking sixth among all qualifying tackles over the span.

While there is still time for former first-round pick Broderick Jones to develop at just 25 years old, his struggles at both left and right tackle create the need for Pittsburgh to evaluate possible upgrades. The Steelers can afford to splurge on protection with the top free-agent tackle, currently projected to hold the ninth-most cap space ($44.94 million) this offseason. The addition of Walker would provide an immediate plug-and-play starter at left tackle.

While the Packers will likely have some interest in keeping Walker, the expectation is the team's lackluster cap space situation and desire to give Jordan Morgan a push could prevent that from happening.

If the Steelers are looking to move on from Jones, Walker, who is projected to land a four-year, $81 million deal in free agency, would amount to an upgrade in pass protection and run-blocking.

The veteran left tackle gave up five sacks and 34 pressures in 17 games last season and posted a 70.0 Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade, 11 points higher than Jones'.

Walker's biggest weakness is as a run-blocker, but even in that area he performed better than Jones with a 55.4 grade as compared to Jones' 50.6.

Availability is another plus with Walker, who has appeared in all 17 games in each of the past three seasons.

Walker's numbers don't scream $81 million left tackle, but after what we saw the Tennessee Titans give Dan Moore, who is objectively worse, it's possible the Packers left tackle could get even more than that.

If the Steelers are looking to upgrade on the left side to better protect Aaron Rodgers or whoever is under center, Walker is a strong option.

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