Since Pittsburgh Steelers' General Manager Omar Khan took over, he has aimed to replicate a roster-building philosophy similar to the Philadelphia Eagles. It is wise to mirror your team after the reigning Super Bowl Champions.
His Assistant General Manager, Andy Weidl, played a key role in building the Eagles' success, which has led to former connections resurfacing in Pittsburgh on multiple occasions.
Their attempt to rebuild the offensive line has received mixed reviews during the early portion of training camp. Broderick Jones' struggles have magnified the possibility of this inexperienced front not succeeding. Their potential failure could be catastrophic, and a potential injury to any of the starting five would be detrimental.
Khan could be watching the Eagles to see if they cut one of their top offensive linemen during final cuts.
Pittsburgh Steelers should jump at the chance to add any released Eagles offensive lineman
Matt Pryor, OL
He must win his roster spot, but Matt Pryor doesn't have a secure job at this point in training camp. He is an experienced veteran in the trenches who brings flexibility. Weidl was with the Eagles organization when they picked Pryor in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The 30-year-old could be overlooked for a younger talent if a rookie gets close to him on the depth chart.
Pryor's connection to Weidl could help him land a new job with Pittsburgh if the Eagles cut him. He has played multiple positions across the offensive line: left tackle, left guard, and right guard. The veteran has started 39 games during his six-year career. The Steelers would love to add someone like Pryor, who brings position flexibility and experience to the roster.
Cameron Williams, OT
He didn't receive much pre-draft interest from the Steelers, but Cameron Williams could be on their radar. It's unlikely Philadelphia will let him go, as they hope both their rookie tackles prove their worth at training camp. If they struggle, it might be worth taking a flyer on a young player.
Williams is only 21 years old and remains a raw prospect with one starting season in college.
Williams was a sixth-round selection by the Eagles this past spring, and he has all the tools to succeed in the NFL. Given the struggles the Steelers' tackles have shown during camp, they could benefit from adding future assets to challenge the starters. If Williams becomes available, it wouldn't surprise anyone to see him find a job on another roster in a heartbeat.
Brett Toth, OL
Out of any player listed, Brett Toth might be the most likely to be cut. He has been a depth player in Philadelphia for four seasons. He has a Weidl connection, since he signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent during the 2018 draft process. Since then, Toth has worked his way from undrafted rookie to a reliable offensive lineman for the Eagles.
Toth has experience and flexibility in his game, similar to Pryor's. He has played at guard and offensive tackle. He can even play at center if needed. He only has two starts under his belt, but this is a long-time veteran who has seen plenty of football.
He might not be as good an option as Pryor would be, but he could certainly boost the Steelers' depth chart up front.
Myles Hinton, OT
It doesn't make sense for the Eagles to cut either of their young offensive tackles at this point in training camp, but stranger things have happened. Myles Hinton was another sixth-round selection by Philadelphia this past draft, and he could have massive upside. He just turned 23 years old in January, and the best of his game is still developing.
The Steelers didn't show much pre-draft interest in Hinton, but they skipped Michigan's pro day to host Aaron Rodgers. Their interest could be clouded by that situation. Throughout his collegiate career, he played games at both guard and tackle spots. Pittsburgh is desperate for a solid swing tackle, and Hinton could be the young piece they have been chomping at the bit for.