Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
Pittsburgh Steelers consider moving Troy Fautanu to left tackle after drafting Max Iheanachor
Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

Pittsburgh Steelers consider moving Troy Fautanu to left tackle after drafting Max Iheanachor

8 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
  • Head coach Mike McCarthy says the team is evaluating its offensive line after selecting Iheanachor 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Fautanu, who played right tackle in 2025, could shift to left tackle if Iheanachor is ready to start at right tackle, while Dylan Cook or Broderick Jones may also compete for left tackle.
  • Fautanu’s versatility, with experience at both tackle spots and left guard, provides the Steelers flexibility as they finalize their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season.
Is moving Troy Fautanu to left tackle a sign of his elite versatility or a desperate gamble by the team?
Can new coach James Campen develop a raw rookie and a shifting veteran into a dominant tackle duo?
Can a rookie with only four years of football experience be ready to start Week 1 for the Steelers?
After investing heavily in tackles, did the Steelers neglect a more pressing need at the left guard position?
Is Broderick Jones's severe neck injury forcing a complete overhaul of the Steelers' offensive line?