Steelers Sign Veteran Defensive Lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day

The two-year deal is worth $11 million for the former Titans starter.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day to a two-year, $11 million contract. Joseph-Day, who spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Titans, will provide depth and experience along the Steelers' defensive line.

Why it matters

The Steelers are looking to bolster their defensive line after losing some key contributors in free agency. Joseph-Day, a former sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams, has started 30 games over the past two seasons and provides versatility to play both nose tackle and defensive end.

The details

Joseph-Day, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive lineman, recorded 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 6 QB hits and 1 pass defended in 2024 with the Titans. In 2025, he had 41 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 6 QB hits and 1 fumble recovery. Prior to his time in Tennessee, he spent four seasons with the Rams, where he was a three-year starter and won a Super Bowl in 2021.

  • Joseph-Day signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Steelers on March 13, 2026.
  • He spent the last two seasons (2024-2025) as a starter for the Tennessee Titans.

The players

Sebastian Joseph-Day

A 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive tackle who has started 30 games over the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans.

Cam Heyward

A veteran defensive lineman and team captain for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Keeanu Benton

A young defensive lineman who will be part of the Steelers' rotation up front.

Derrick Harmon

Another defensive lineman who will compete for playing time with the Steelers.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build depth and experience along our defensive line, and Sebastian Joseph-Day fits that mold perfectly.”

— Kevin Colbert, General Manager, Pittsburgh Steelers

What’s next

Joseph-Day will join the Steelers for offseason workouts and training camp as he looks to earn a starting role on the defensive line.

The takeaway

The Steelers are making a concerted effort to strengthen their defensive front, bringing in a veteran like Joseph-Day to complement their existing group of linemen. This signing provides depth and flexibility up front as the team looks to return to the playoffs in 2026.