Ranking the Steelers 6 biggest additions of the offseason

Ranking the Steelers 6 biggest additions of the offseason centers on Pittsburgh’s rapid reset after Mike Tomlin stepped down and the team moved into a new era for the 2026 season. The Steelers replaced Tomlin with Mike McCarthy as head coach, then rebuilt key roles on the staff and roster. On defense, they brought in Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator, while replacing Teryl Austin in the top job. In the secondary, Pittsburgh signed free-agent cornerback Jamel Dean, pairing him with Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey. The team also added veteran defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day for depth, and drafted wide receiver Germie Bernard to become the No. 3 receiver. The article frames these moves as the core offseason upgrades heading into training camp.