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The Steelers have used the pick from letting Dan Moore Jr. sign with the Titans
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers received a third-round compensatory pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after losing offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. to the Tennessee Titans, who signed him for four years at $82 million.
Key points
- Steelers received a third-round compensatory pick for Dan Moore Jr.
- Moore signed a four-year, $82 million deal with the Titans.
- Compensatory picks are awarded for net losses of qualifying free agents.
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How did the Steelers get a compensatory pick for **Dan Moore Jr.?**
The Tennessee Titans signed offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. to a four-year, $82 million deal in 2025. At number 99, it’s the third-highest of the year.
**What did the Steelers do with the compensatory pick from losing Dan Moore Jr.?**
When the Steelers use the 35th pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, we will update.
**How was Dan Moore Jr.’ performance for the Titans in 2025?**
Tennessee signed Moore, who was an average to below-average tackle with the Steelers, to a $20.5 million per year deal in hopes of giving future quarterback a solid protector for his blindside. PFF gave Moore a 61.9 grade in 2025, which ranked 62nd out of 89 qualifying tackles. He graded slightly better as a pass blocker (62.5) than in the run game (59.1). He allowed 48 pressures, gave up eight sacks, and was penalized seven times. With the Titans, Moore has largely still been the same player he was in : starting caliber, but easily upgradable. Although just 27, he’s still likely not a long-term solution in Tennessee, even if the team paid him like one.
Q&A
How did the Steelers acquire a compensatory pick for Dan Moore Jr.?
The Steelers received a compensatory pick after losing Dan Moore Jr. to the Titans, who signed him to a lucrative four-year, $82 million contract.
What was Dan Moore Jr.'s performance like with the Titans in 2025?
In 2025, Dan Moore Jr. had a PFF grade of 61.9, ranking 62nd among 89 tackles, and he allowed 48 pressures and eight sacks.
What are compensatory picks in the NFL Draft?
Compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lose qualifying free agents, based on criteria like salary and playing time, and are slotted into the end of rounds three through seven.