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Germie Bernard

PIT Wide Receiver

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The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo says Germie Bernard “probably will carve out his niche as a big slot” receiver this season.

The rookie second-rounder joins an offense that includes established veterans on the outside in D.K. Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., so a slot role may be his best path to early playing time. DeFabo is already on record as saying that he believes Bernard “has a good shot” at early playing time this season, a point he reiterated in his latest article. It’s hard to imagine Bernard having much fantasy upside this season given the veteran presence in the receiver room, but for those holding Bernard in dynasty leagues, it sounds like the rookie has gotten off to a good start ahead of his first NFL training camp, which is set to kick off next month.
Ahmari Harvey

PIT Cornerback

Steelers signed CB Ahmari Harvey, formerly of the Broncos.

Harvey is an undrafted free agent rookie. He initially signed with the Broncos, but now makes his way to the Steelers. He totaled 26 tackles, three TFLs, one sack and seven passes defended before dislocating his right ankle last year. The Steelers correspondingly waived DE KJ Henry.
Eli Heidenreich

PIT Running Back

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said he is “very impressed” with RB/WR Eli Heidenreich.

McCarthy fielded questions from reporters after practice on Tuesday and was asked about Heidenreich at the very end. McCarthy kept things short, but complimentary, saying Heidenreich is an instinctive, natural football player with an excellent skill set, who has had a tremendous start. The Steelers’ coach adds that Heidenreich has “picked up the offense” and has “positional flexibility.” Notably, the Steelers are listing him with an RB/WR designation on their team website. Heidenreich has a long way to go before becoming fantasy-relevant, but McCarthy’s words are encouraging.
Germie Bernard

PIT Wide Receiver

The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo believes second-round WR Germie Bernard “has a good shot” to work his way into the rotation at receiver in 2026.

DeFabo calls Roman Wilson the WR3 “at this exact moment,” which isn’t exactly a qualifier that lends to us believing that Wilson will be there at the end of training camp after his first few lost seasons. Bernard “has a really high floor” per DeFabo’s looks at OTAs and we wouldn’t be surprised if he had a role in his first season. It’s hard to see how it would be more than mildly fantasy interesting behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman, but perhaps Bernard can establish himself for a bigger 2027.
Joey Porter

PIT Cornerback #24

The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo believes Joey Porter Jr. will make “around $22 million to $27 million per year” on a new contract with the Steelers.

Pittsburgh has been handling in-house business over the last week, re-signing Darnell Washington and Nate Herbig to major extensions. It would not be surprising if Porter — whom DeFabo classifies as a “hold in” in OTAs — as next on the priority list.
T.J. Watt

PIT Linebacker #90

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport believes that the Steelers are likely to keep EDGE T.J. Watt and EDGE Alex Highsmith on the roster for 2026.

Watt, 31, and Highsmith, 28, were the starting EDGE rushers last year. Their 24-year-old backup, LB Nick Herbig, signed a four-year, $100 million extension on Tuesday, prompting questions as to whether the Steelers could consider trading away one of their two veterans. Highsmith was not present at mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, but this was reportedly due to a stomach bug, not discontent over his backup’s big payday. Per Rapoport, Watt’s “enormous” contract, coupled with the amount of money the Steelers have invested elsewhere in their EDGE unit, means that they will probably “have a decision to make” in 2027.
Jamin Davis

PIT Linebacker #52

Steelers signed LB Jamin Davis, formerly of the Raiders.

Davis totaled three tackles and one quarterback pressure in two games with the Raiders last season. Perhaps surprisingly, he did not play on special teams. Doing so could increase his odds of making the Steelers’ roster this season.
Robert Tonyan

PIT Tight End #85

Steelers signed TE Robert Tonyan, formerly of the Chiefs.

Tonyan earned one target while playing for the Chiefs last year. He turned it into a one-yard reception. He earned zero targets playing for the Vikings in 2024. Do not expect him to contribute in fantasy football this season.
Darnell Washington

PIT Tight End #80

Steelers signed TE Darnell Washington to a four-year, $42 million contract extension.

Washington’s contract includes $21 million in guaranteed money. A third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft from Georgia, he’s been as advertised so far in his pro career. Washington has only 57 catches, 625 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons, but is a tremendous blocker and extremely difficult to tackle when he has the ball. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 264 pounds, he’s one of the most physically imposing players in the NFL. With a $10.5 million average annual value, Washington is 12th in AAV among tight ends. That level of commitment could be a sign the Steelers plan to use a good amount of two tight end sets with Washington and Pat Freiermuth in head coach Mike McCarthy’s first season.
Nick Herbig

PIT Linebacker #51

Steelers signed LB Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension.

$42 million of this money is guaranteed per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Herbig was entering the final year of his rookie contract and coming off a career-high 7.5 sacks. The extension locks him in next to Alex Highsmith and J.J. Watt, and the Steelers would have three separate edge players on $20 million cap hits in 2027 if they all stayed. This extension sure seems to forecast that either Highsmith or Watt isn’t long for Pittsburgh.