Steelers 2026 Free-Agent Forecast: Who's Staying, Who's Gone

The Steelers' 2026 free-agent outlook projects 6 unrestricted stays and 12 departures (RFAs excluded). Predicted stayers: Aaron Rodgers (likely to return), Connor Heyward, Andrus Peat, Chuck Clark, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and James Pierre. Predicted departures: Kenneth Gainwell, Isaac Seumalo, Kyle Dugger, Miles Killebrew, Daniel Ekuale, Dean Lowry, Cole Holcomb, Jabrill Peppers, Calvin Austin III, Asante Samuel Jr., Isaiahh Loudermilk, and Scotty Miller. The three RFAs (Corliss Waitman, Esezi Otomewo, Ryan McCollum) are unlikely to receive tenders. Final tally: Leave 12, Stay 6.