The Steelers have left virtuallyno position on the roster untouched this offseason, and the interior offensive line group is no exception. Having experienced yet another one-and-done postseason exit, they are trying just about anything to achieve more favorable results. With bold swings via trade, shrewd free-agent signings, and a clear draft priority, the 2026 Steelers are taking shape.
With training camp fast approaching, it’s time to go over the Steelers’ roster to see where we are and how we got here in the first place. This has been an offseason arguably unlike any other for the organization, featuring major turnover. They’ve gone through so much change, it feels necessary at this time to take stock before we move on.
Position: Interior Offensive Line
Total Positional Figure: 7
Additions: 1
Deletions: 2
Players Retained:
Mason McCormick: The Steelers seem to be flipping the right side of the offensive line to the left this offseason. Mason McCormick primarily played on the left side prior to the NFL, so that’s not a big adjustment for him. The biggest news is that he stays next to Troy Fautanu, his 2024 draft classmate. That chemistry is more important than where they play, the coaching staff evidently agrees.
Zach Frazier: Also part of that big 2024 class for the Steelers’ offensive line, Zach Frazier has been the most constant. That offseason, they went out on a mission to find the “next great Steelers center”. Some would argue that he’s already on that path, but the accolades should follow at some point. Can he take that next step in Year 3, now with James Campen as his position coach?
Spencer Anderson: Entering a contract year, can Anderson solidify a starting job along the Steelers’ offensive line? As a former seventh-round pick, he is already a success story. After Isaac Seumalo left in free agency, however, they need more than a good narrative. They need somebody who can protect Aaron Rodgers’ old ass.
Brock Hoffman: The lone free agent addition the Steelers made to the offensive line, Brock Hoffman does have some experience in the Mike McCarthy offense. He has more of a center background, but he can play guard, too, and should compete for the starting right guard job. If he doesn’t win it, he’ll likely be the next man up at both guard and center.
Ryan McCollum: That is, unless the Steelers really like Ryan McCollum, who has been the second-string center for the past two years. Right now, I think he’s still inside the roster bubble, just due to the pieces they lost. But he’ll have to earn a job, or risk falling to the practice squad.
Steven Jones: Now in his third offseason and second with the Steelers, Steven Jones has done enough to stay employed in the league—on practice squads. Right now, it doesn’t appear obvious that there is room for him on the Steelers’ offensive line. Between McCormick, Frazier, Anderson, Hoffman, and Gennings Dunker, that’s a complete interior quintet. But he could be a good fit for another year on the practice squad.
Players Added:
Gennings Dunker: A rookie third-round pick, Gennings Dunker’s background is at tackle. The Steelers believe they can move him to guard, but can he win a starting job as a rookie?
Greg Crippen: A rookie college free agent, Crippen joins the Steelers’ interior offensive line, primarily as a center. They brought him in to try out during rookie minicamp, and the coaches liked enough of what they saw to sign him. As it stands, he figures to be fourth in the rotation behind Frazier, Hoffman, and McCollum.
Players Lost:
Aiden Williams: The Steelers initially signed the offensive lineman as a college free agent last year. After spending some time on the practice squad, he remained on the offseason roster until recently. To make room for wide receiver and cornerback help, the Steelers cut fat on the offensive line.
Satoa Laumea: An early offseason addition to the Steelers’ interior offensive line, they waived Laumea after signing Crippen as a rookie tryout player.
Notes and Camp Outlook:
Two-thirds of the Steelers’ interior offensive line is set, but there’s a key competition for the right guard spot. At least, we can assume it’s the right guard spot if Mason McCormick’s move is permanent. While Zach Frazier is rock solid at center, they need an answer at the other guard spot.
The three contenders are Spencer Anderson, Brock Hoffman, and Gennings Dunker. One, the internal veteran, another, the outside addition, and finally, the rookie contender. Between the three, the Steelers have assembled a decent group to replenish the offensive line after losing Isaac Seumalo. And whoever loses the competition will serve as quality depth, so there are worse problems to have. As long as the one who wins the starting job can keep up with the rest of the group, anyway.
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