Pittsburgh Steelers make fifth-year option decision with Broderick Jones

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a decision on the fifth-year option of left tackle Broderick Jones.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers are not picking up the rookie contract option of their former first-round pick.

"As expected, Steelers did not pick up fifth year option on LT Broderick Jones, meaning he is an UFA after the 2026 season, per sources," Dulac reported.

The deadline for teams to make fifth-year option decisions is May 1.

An expected move

As Dulac notes, this was expected.

Jones has been woefully disappointing over three years in the NFL and is entering a make-or-break year for his career in 2026.

Jones began his career at right tackle but shifted over to the left side in 2025. The results were much of the same, though, as Jones surrendered six sacks and 23 pressures in 11 games.

Jones is the favorite to start at left tackle once again this season, but his status for Week 1 is in doubt.

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