Steelers’ Mike McCarthy hints at position change for Troy Fautanu

TL;DR

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy hinted at a possible position change for Troy Fautanu, suggesting he might move from tackle to guard. This comes after the Steelers selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Key points

Mike McCarthy hints at position change for Troy Fautanu
Steelers selected Max Iheanachor as offensive tackle in the first round
Fautanu had a strong season at right tackle

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Troy Fautanu #76 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs across the field during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers used a first-round pick on an offensive tackle for the third time in four years Thursday night when they selected Max Iheanachor out of Arizona State. In the press conference after the pick, head coach Mike McCarthy made it known that they have no plans on moving Iheanachor to guard. “No, we’ll star him off at tackle,” McCarthy said when asked about a potential move, via Nick Farabaugh. However, McCarthy didn’t shut down the idea of shifting Troy Fautanu inside to guard when asked. “Lots of options there,” McCarthy said. “We’ve got options.” Fautanu is coming off a very good season at right tackle. Deciding to move him from that spot would give Steelers fans unfortunate flashbacks to Broderick Jones being moved around and never being able to stay in a set spot, and we saw how that stunted his growth. Iheanachor played right and left tackle in college, but spent all of 2025 on the right side. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

Why might Troy Fautanu be moved to guard for the Steelers?

Mike McCarthy indicated that shifting Fautanu to guard is a possibility as the team explores options following the selection of Max Iheanachor.

What position did Max Iheanachor play in college?

Max Iheanachor played both right and left tackle during his college career but spent the entire 2025 season on the right side.

How did Troy Fautanu perform last season?

Troy Fautanu had a very good season at right tackle, which raises concerns about moving him to a different position.