Betting odds now have the Steelers as a double-digit point underdog
Andrew Mccoy
Published Apr 07, 2026
After waiting his turn through the better part of four games, Steelers first-round pick Broderick Jones is finally preparing for his first NFL start.
“I’m excited,” the rookie left tackle said ahead of Wednesday’s practice. “Ready to go. Just ready to get the week started and get the preparation and all the phases of the game going. Locking in on what I need to. Just try to perform to the best of my ability.”
The Steelers took an aggressive approach in the draft, moving up from pick No. 17 to No. 14 to land the Georgia offensive tackle. However, they were much more conservative when it came to playing time, choosing to start incumbent left tackle Dan Moore Jr. in each of the first four games.
The results were mixed. While Moore didn’t allow Nick Bosa, Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby to record a sack — a noteworthy achievement against that gantlet of high-end edge rushers — Moore also has allowed the second-most pressures (19) of any NFL offensive lineman, according to Pro Football Focus.
Now, with Moore sidelined due to a knee injury, Jones gets his opportunity to start, beginning this week when the Steelers host the Ravens. If the rookie can seize the opportunity, it could be his job for good.
