Steelers OT Broderick Jones in spotlight after 2024 struggles and position change

All the attention on the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason has been about the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But for the Steelers, there is another position that might be more important than quarterback for this team's success in 2025.
That would be offensive tackle. Last season, the tandem of Dan Moore Jr. on the left and Broderick Jones on the right struggled. And to be fair, Jones was worse than Moore. Nevertheless, Moore is now in line to start at left tackle for the Tennessee Titans and Jones has shifted to left tackle to allow Troy Fautanu to start on the right.
Pro Football Focus named one make-or-break player for every NFL team and to no one's surprise, Jones was the Steeler who made the list.
The Steelers desperately need production and continuity at offensive tackle, especially with Aaron Rodgers lined up to be their starting quarterback. Former first-round pick Broderick Jones spent the vast majority of his first two seasons at right tackle and struggled to a 58.5 PFF overall grade.
Jones is not only playing for his job, he's got the pressure of Fautanu performing as well in his old spot. Fautanu missed all of his rookie season with a knee injury and his return is what prompted all of this. But after allowing 11 sacks in 2024, if Jones can't step up, there's literally no one else. Rodgers isn't as mobile as he once was and Jones will be protecting his blindside.

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