**Player: OL Andrus Peat**
**Stock Value: Purchased**
**_Reasoning:_** _The Steelers signed veteran OL Andrus Peat yesterday, addressing thinning depth with Calvin Anderson and others injured. While he has guard versatility, Pittsburgh used him at tackle, and he could play tonight in Jacksonville. Signed to a Veteran Salary Benefit deal, it’s hard to gauge his odds of securing a roster spot, despite his background._
Give Mike Tomlin credit; the man knows what he wants and what he loves. And he loves himself some high-pedigreed veterans, both in draft stock and in genes. New Steelers OL Andrus Peat checks both boxes, a former 13th-overall pick and son of an NFL guard, Todd Peat.
Andrus Peat spent nearly a decade with the New Orleans Saints, nearly all of it as a starter. Between 2015 and 2023, he started 102 out of 111 games, including 12 of 16 in 2023. Last year, however, he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as a backup, making one start in 15 games, playing 57 snaps.
A three-time Pro Bowler, most recently in 2020, Andrus Peat will turn 32 in early November. He remained unsigned throughout the offseason until now. Needless to say, he is no longer a Pro Bowler, nor does he play like a former first-round pick.
But the Steelers needed offensive line depth due to injuries, in this specifically to swing tackle Calvin Anderson. While Dylan Cook could potentially fill in for that spot, they needed another tackle. And Peat can also play inside, which isn’t a bad feather in his cap.
The most immediate question is whether Andrus Peat will be up to speed enough to play tonight against the Jaguars. The secondary question is whether he can put himself into the mix for a roster spot. If not, he could certainly fit on the practice squad.
_With training camp underway and the Steelers exploring their new roster, it’s once again time to “take stock”. It took a while, but we finally saw some of that_ [_change the team talked about_](https://steelersdepot.com/2025/02/steelers-make-their-coaching-changes-they-still-manage-to-disappoint/) _after the season ended. Certainly, the move to trade for WR DK Metcalf qualifies as a change, not to mention the accompanying contract. Oh, and they also traded some guy named George Pickens, which people found significant._
_As we speak, we are in the process of learning what this Steelers team is going to look like. The dust is settled on both free agency and_ [_the 2025 NFL Draft_](https://www.nfl.com/draft/), and now we’re in camp_. What other moves might the team make, perhaps unexpected acquisitions or departures? They’ve certainly made a flurry of moves, though some question whether they make much difference. This is a Steelers team starving for postseason success, but how desperate are they for a playoff win in 2025?_