3 Steelers players who will benefit most from rebuilt offensive line

The Steelers have rebuilt their offensive line by adding James Daniels and Mason Cole this week. Here are three players who will benefit most from a stronger unit.

The Steelers came into free agency with two clear goals in mind: strengthen the offensive line and find a potential starting QB. They found their new QB first by signing Mitch Trubisky to a 2-year deal for a maximum of $27 million, then shifting their focus to who will be tasked with protecting him.

They re-signed tackle Chukwuma Okorafor to a team-friendly 3-year, $29.5 million deal, then poached versatile interior lineman Mason Cole from the Vikings on a 3-year contract worth $15.75 million. They weren’t done there, adding former Bears guard James Daniels to a 3-year deal as well for $26.5 million. It was an unprecedented first few days for the Steelers as a whole when it comes to free agency, but they sent a message that they were not letting the line hold them back for another season.

These new and returning players should elevate the line to being at least an average unit next season, something you couldn’t say about them last year. With that being said, the Steelers offense still has a lot to prove. The offense was disappointing even when factoring in the play of the offensive line, and multiple players are looking to turn the page on last season and show what they can do. This new line should give them the chance to do just that.

Here are 3 players who will benefit the most from the Steelers rebuilt line, starting with their new signal-caller.