Steelers linebacker targets for 2026 and 2027 seasons

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering linebacker targets for the 2026 and 2027 NFL seasons, focusing on free agents and potential trades. Key players include Elandon Roberts, Matt Milano, and Bobby Wagner for 2026, with Jack Campbell, Jordyn Brooks, and Daiyan Henley as 2027 prospects.

Key points

Steelers did not address inside linebacker in the NFL Draft
Patrick Queen is entering the final year of his contract
Elandon Roberts and Matt Milano are potential 2026 targets
Jack Campbell and Jordyn Brooks are options for 2027
Steelers' linebacker depth is currently lacking

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Jack Campbell #46 of the Detroit Lions in action against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed multiple positions of need in the NFL Draft, selecting two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, and a quarterback within the first 100 picks. The one position they (surprisingly) didn’t address, though, was inside linebacker. With Patrick Queen entering the final year of his deal, and Payton Wilson having yet to show the full potential of being a green dot guy, the Steelers are thin at the position in the long-term, but also the short term, as Cole Holcomb is the only proven linebacker behind Queen and Wilson. In our recent mailbag, multiple readers brought up the linebacking corps and if the Steelers had enough going forward. With that in mind, there are several free agent linebackers remaining on the market who Pittsburgh could add for 2026 that we will look at, as well as 2027 options to keep circled for the next year.

Steelers LB options for 2026

Q&A

Who are the top linebacker targets for the Steelers in 2026?

The top linebacker targets for the Steelers in 2026 include Elandon Roberts, Matt Milano, and Bobby Wagner.

What are the potential linebacker options for the Steelers in 2027?

Potential linebacker options for the Steelers in 2027 are Jack Campbell, Jordyn Brooks, and Daiyan Henley.

Why did the Steelers not address the inside linebacker position in the draft?

The Steelers focused on other positions of need in the draft, selecting offensive linemen, a wide receiver, and a quarterback, leaving inside linebacker unaddressed.

What is the current situation of the Steelers' linebacker corps?

The Steelers' linebacker corps is thin, with Patrick Queen in the final year of his deal and only Cole Holcomb as a proven option behind him.