This page lists all the 2026 NFL Signings for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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🏈 2026 NFL Free Agent Signing Grades by Team (Synced 3.23.26)
- Total Signings: 7
- Average Grade: B+ (87.6)
March 2026 – Signings
Steelers sign DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (2 years, $11 million): B Grade
signed on 3/13/2026
Sebastian Joseph-Day is a Jack of all trades type of defensive tackle. He gets after the quarterback on occasion, and is solid, but not great against the run. He’s a fine rotational player, and the Steelers needed depth in this area. This is a decent signing that is appropriately priced.
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Steelers sign S Jaquan Brisker (1 year): A+ Grade
signed on 3/12/2026
Jaquan Brisker had a great start to his career in Chicago as a well-rounded safety, but hit a snag in 2024 when he missed most of the season with an injury. He played for most of 2025, but didn’t seem 100 percent.
The Steelers are getting Brisker on a great deal. He’s just 27 (as of April), so he can certainly bounce back and have another stellar season. If not, then Pittsburgh isn’t risking anything. This is all upside.
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Steelers sign S Darnell Savage (1 year): C Grade
signed on 3/10/2026
Darnell Savage got off to a good start in his career as a former first-round pick. He had two solid seasons in Green Bay, but has gotten worse ever since. He was so bad in 2025 that he was on three separate teams.
There’s always a chance Savage could rebound because he was seen as having plenty of talent entering the NFL, but I wouldn’t bet on it. There’s a better possibility that Savage won’t even make the final 53-man roster.
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Steelers sign G/C Brock Hoffman (1 year, $2.5 million): B Grade
signed on 3/10/2026
Brock Hoffman is not a very talented offensive lineman, but he’s versatile. He started six games at center and one game at left guard for the Cowboys last year. He can fill in at both center and guard, which is crucial for a Pittsburgh team that doesn’t have much depth on the offensive line. The Steelers lost their best blocker, Isaac Seumalo, so unless someone else is acquired, a backup from last year will have to fill in for Seumalo, leaving Hoffman to take the original reserve’s spot.
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Steelers sign RB Rico Dowdle (2 years, $12 million): A Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
Based on the numbers he was producing in October last year, Rico Dowdle seemed destined to receive Kenneth Walker-type money this offseason. Dowdle fell back down to Earth, but it’s still difficult to forget how dominant he was in Carolina for a few games.
Dowdle is a solid back who serve as a quality pass-catcher out of the backfield. He’s underrated, as indicated by this contract. Dowdle deserved a bit more than this, so the Steelers are getting an upgrade on a bargain contract.
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Steelers sign CB Jamel Dean (3 years, $36.75 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
The Steelers are used to having a great defense, but that wasn’t the case last year because their secondary had major problems. Cornerback was a huge issue, so it’s not a surprise to see a signing like this.
Jamel Dean is coming off a great year as Tampa’s top cornerback. He’s going to be a big upgrade, and it’s not like Pittsburgh is breaking the bank with this move.
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Steelers re-sign LB Cole Holcomb (2 years, $5 million): A+ Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
This isn’t an exciting signing like Alec Pierce getting $116 million, or Kenneth Walker inking a deal with the Chiefs, but this is a great move by the Steelers because there’s no downside whatsoever. Cole Holcomb isn’t a great player by any means, but he’s a solid, two-down linebacker who thrives against the run. He’s an important piece of Pittsburgh’s defense, and retaining him for just $5 million is a huge win.
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