Is the Steelers’ compensatory pick emphasis a one-year flirtation or a new focus?
The Steelers had an abundance of unrestricted free agents this year whom they felt comfortable parting from. On the flip side, they have not signed many compensatory free agents, and even future significant ones. This isn’t wholly coincidental, as Steelers GM Omar Khan confirmed yesterday.
Speaking to reporters at the annual league meetings, Khan said the Steelers have acted conscientiously this offseason in an effort to try to preserve their compensatory gains. They are projected to gain four compensatory picks in 2026, including at least one third-round pick.