The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted OT Troy Fautanu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s slated to open the regular season on the bench after suffering a knee injury in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Dan Moore Jr. will likely open the season as the starter at left tackle with Broderick Jones at left tackle, but Steelers insider Mark Kaboly thinks Fautanu will get his opportunity to start at the “first sign” of Moore struggling.
“He needs some reps right now. He’s still a rookie. So Dan Moore has been relatively quiet all offseason, which means he hasn’t stunk enough for you to notice him.