Steelers Facing Roster Decisions Ahead of Free Agency

23 players due to become unrestricted free agents on March 11

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of key players set to hit free agency on March 11, including wide receivers Calvin Austin III, Scottie Miller, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, as well as quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team will need to evaluate its roster and make decisions on which players to re-sign or let walk in the coming weeks.

Why it matters

The Steelers' offseason moves will shape the team's roster and direction heading into the 2026 season. Retaining or losing key free agents could have a significant impact on the team's competitiveness and ability to contend for a playoff spot.

The details

The Steelers have 23 players set to become unrestricted free agents, including several starters and key contributors. The team will need to prioritize which players to re-sign, while also potentially looking to add new talent through free agency and the draft.

  • The NFL free agency period begins on March 11, 2026.

The players

Aaron Rodgers

Veteran quarterback who is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Calvin Austin III

Wide receiver who is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Scottie Miller

Wide receiver who is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Wide receiver who is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Jaylen Warren

Running back who is under contract for the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“We don't know what Aaron's plans are right now. We'll see where Aaron is, and we've left the door open, but obviously we all have to sit down and see if that makes sense.”

— Art Rooney, President (statenews.net)

“Sometimes protecting a quarterback from taking a lot of hits starts with a corps of receivers getting open quickly and making plays on the football.”

— Bob Labriola, Columnist (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Steelers will need to make decisions on their unrestricted free agents in the coming weeks, ahead of the start of the new league year on March 11.

The takeaway

The Steelers face a critical offseason as they look to retool their roster and remain competitive in the AFC. Retaining key free agents, particularly at quarterback and wide receiver, will be crucial to the team's success in 2026.