Steelers get bad news on Broderick Jones before NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers face setbacks as starting left tackle Broderick Jones suffers a recovery setback from a neck injury, potentially missing training camp and the start of the regular season. Additionally, quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not decide on signing with the team before the NFL Draft.

Key points

Broderick Jones suffered a setback in recovery from a neck injury
Jones may miss training camp and the start of the regular season
Steelers need to consider drafting an offensive tackle
Aaron Rodgers won't decide on signing before the NFL Draft
Jones is in the final year of his rookie contract

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The bad news keeps coming for the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft this week. First, we get a report that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not make a decision about signing with the team prior to the start of the draft, leaving the Steelers in quarterback limbo. Now, according to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, starting left tackle Broderick Jones suffered a setback in his recovery from a neck injury he suffered last season. This mean Jones could miss training camp as well as the start of the regular season.

Jones suffered a neck injury back in November of last season against the Chicago Bears. Jones was having his best season as a pro and seemed to finally be settled in after the position change. This injury setback throws a wrench in the works for the Steelers and the NFL draft. Pittsburgh already needs a starting left guard but now much give serious consideration to drafting an offensive tackle as well to replace Jones in the lineup.

The Steelers selected Jones in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. Jones played right tackle for his first two seasons and switched to the left in 2025. This is the final year of Jones' rookie contract and he's set to hit free agency at the end of the season.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers OT Broderick Jones suffers injury setback before NFL draft

Q&A

What injury did Broderick Jones suffer and how does it affect his season?

Broderick Jones suffered a neck injury last season, and his recent setback may cause him to miss training camp and the start of the regular season.

How does Broderick Jones' injury impact the Steelers' draft strategy?

Jones' injury forces the Steelers to consider drafting an offensive tackle to potentially replace him in the lineup.

What is the status of Aaron Rodgers' decision regarding the Steelers?

Aaron Rodgers will not make a decision about signing with the Steelers before the NFL Draft, leaving the team in uncertainty at the quarterback position.