The Pittsburgh Steelers have put on a free agency show like they have never done before this offseason. Many critical voids have been filled, and things have been quiet with the NFL draft just over three weeks away.
Pittsburgh has 15 free agents who remain without a team — linebackers chief among them. Given how recent seasons have played out, it seems the Steelers can’t have enough quality depth there. Re-signing guys like Markus Golden and Kwon Alexander might be a smart move.
Here are the former Steelers players who could (or not) make their way back to the Steel City.
LB Kwon Alexander
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander (54) reacts after making an interception in the end zone against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
C Mason Cole
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Mason Cole (61) prepares to snap the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
LB Markus Golden
TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 11: Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against Markus Golden #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
P Pressley Harvin III
Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III (6) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
RB Godwin Igwebuike
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Godwin Igwebuike (48) reacts after a play Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
LB Blake Martinez
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 14: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
S Keanu Neal
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback safety Keanu Neal (31) returns an interception against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
CB Patrick Peterson
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) intercepts a pass in the first quarter during a Week 16 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelersl, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa.
S Elijah Riley
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Elijah Riley (37) reacts after recording a sack against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
LB Chapelle Russell
Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) runs the ball against linebacker Chapelle Russell (49) in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
CB Chandon Sullivan
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Chandon Sullivan (34) celebrates a stop in the second quarter of the NFL 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Steelers led 24-0 at halftime.
LB Mykal Walker
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end trey McBride (85) outpaces Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker (38) for a first down during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The Cardinals won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
CB Levi Wallace
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) reacts against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
DT Renell Wren
Nov 24, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Renell Wren (95). Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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