Steelers news and commentary from Tuesday, April 9th

Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news…

OT Sleeper Could Be Steelers Pick | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers could look to add a mid-round offensive tackle, who probably would’ve found himself going earlier in the NFL Draft if it wasn’t for injuries.

Matt Goncalves recently took the three step trip at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to meet with the Steelers prior to the NFL Draft. The Pitt offensive tackle was once viewed as a second-round pick in this class, but after missing all but three games of the 2023 season due to a toe injury, his stock has dropped. NFL Network, who does draft profiles on almost all prospects, named him a “Good backup with the potential to develop into starter.”

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth: QB Russell Wilson ‘starting to build that connection’ with receivers | Christian Gonzales, NFL.com

Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth will have a new quarterback throwing him the ball in 2024.

After Pittsburgh shipped Kenny Pickett to Philadelphia, Freiermuth has already started to build some chemistry with new Steelers QB Russell Wilson.

“I was just down there in San Diego with him working out and throwing routes,” Freiermuth said this week, via Around The 412. “He’s been great at talking to guys and starting to build that connection. He’s a great guy. You can tell the drive and determination that he has to win and come to Pittsburgh and win some playoff games for us. I think he is going to fit our culture and locker room very well.”

Steelers Get Estimated Contract for Former Jets OT | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers add an offensive tackle with versatility and, maybe, some first-round potential? With Dan Moore Jr. as their starter right now, the team is still looking for an addition to their offensive line, and a former New York Jet may be their answer.

Mehki Becton is still just 24 years old and has 30 games of starting experience, playing both left and right tackle. The former 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft was once viewed as one of the best up-and-coming lineman in the NFL, but after some injuries set his game back, he’s now looking for a redemption contract.