March 10, 2026, 6:46 p.m. ET
As the start of the new league year rapidly approaches, trade rumors surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen and the Dallas Cowboys have been picking up steam — until ESPN’s Adam Schefter put a halt to the speculation, that is.
On Tuesday, Schefter reported that the Steelers aren’t interested in moving on from Queen, despite rumors linking the Pro Bowl linebacker to the Cowboys.
“Patrick Queen one is unusual because that also continues to float out there,” Schefter said via The Pat McAfee Show. “The Pittsburgh Steelers say they’re not interested in moving on from him. This could be maybe a money issue where he might be looking for more. Or maybe they want him to take a pay cut that he’s unwilling to take right now.”
Carrying a 2026 cap hit of $17.1 million, Queen has been tabbed as a potential trade candidate or cap casualty heading into the offseason. And thanks to the 2026 NFL Draft class loaded with inside linebackers, replacing him could be easier than some assume.
We at Steelers Wire will continue to monitor the trade rumors and reports surrounding Queen, but it appears the Pro Bowl linebacker is here to stay for at least another season.
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