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Steelers Sign First-Round Tackle Max Iheanachor to Rookie Deal

The deal secures a high-upside tackle during a reshuffle of Pittsburgh's offensive line.

Overview

  • The Steelers' first-round pick, signed Friday, agreed to a four-year contract worth about $20.7 million with an $11.6 million signing bonus.
  • Pittsburgh plans to open his career at right tackle with a possible shift to left tackle later based on how the lineup settles.
  • NFL Network reported optimism that Broderick Jones will be ready for training camp, which could shape who starts at tackle with Troy Fautanu also in the mix.
  • Reports say Pittsburgh pivoted to Iheanachor at No. 21 after the Eagles traded up to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon one pick earlier.
  • He is the seventh member of the Steelers' draft class under contract, with Germie Bernard, Drew Allar, and Eli Heidenreich not yet signed.