# Pittsburgh Steelers' Roster Battles: Key Spots, Big Stakes

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Steelers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-steelers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434879)
Published: 2026-05-15T00:18:28+00:00
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Pittsburgh Steelers preseason spotlight is on heated roster battles, with new head coach Mike McCarthy counting on solid play from the quarterback spot and a revamped secondary for playoff push in 2026. The right tackle position sees Broderick Jones and rookie Iheanachor competing, while running back Jaylen Warren faces competition from new signee Rico Dowdle. In the secondary, veteran Jamel Dean battles age and young guns, with backup quarterback scrap featuring Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, and third-rounder Drew Allar. Preseason matchups will shape the teams lineup for the long haul. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/534312ac0dcab967

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