Perkins Jr. joins a list of linebackers who have been to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex recently. Players like Jacob Rodriguez out of Texas Tech and Pittsburgh Panthers\u2019 Kyle Louis also recently visited with the organization. Georgia star CJ Allen was a huge focus for the team during their trip for the college\u2019s pro day. With so much interest being paid to the inside linebacker position as the draft approaches, Steelers starter Patrick Queen<\/a> is on unsteady and unfamiliar ground as his position on the team might be in jeopardy. <\/p>\n Why Steelers Might Add At ILB<\/p>\n As things currently stand, the Steelers will have the exact same group of inside linebackers they deployed in 2025. <\/p>\n That is simply not good enough. Everyone struggled. Queen pushed through injuries and up-and-down play. Payton Wilson showed lapses in pass coverage and Malik Harrison was rather ineffective outside of blatant running situations. <\/p>\n It\u2019s clear the team needs more talent. Perkins Jr. is a player who is in the mold of Queen. He played at LSU and showed elite athleticism during his time with the Tigers. He\u2019s also set to be a day three pick, meaning the Steelers could land an impact player in the fourth or fifth round. <\/p>\n Harold Perkins Jr interception as LSU Tigers take on the Texas A&M Aggies. October 25, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. | SCOTT CLAUSE \/ USATODAY Network \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n Is Queen Still on Trade Block?<\/p>\n As the 2026 NFL league year kicked off, there was a ton of buzz and speculation surrounding Queen<\/a>. Entering the final year of his current contract, he\u2019s one of the highest-paid inside linebackers in the NFL. He\u2019s good for 100 tackles a year and some frustration, but other teams, like the Dallas Cowboys, were willingly close to acquiring the veteran run stopper. <\/p>\n The deal fell through, but the idea is still kicking. Especially as the Steelers keep putting resources into finding more talent at the position, the potential for Queen to go remains strong. <\/p>\n The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and the price for a player like Queen is bound to change. The Steelers are seemingly committed<\/a> to the veteran right now, evidenced by the roster bonus the team paid out. That doesn\u2019t finalize anything, however, as Queen\u2019s status may be in jeopardy ahead of the 2026 season. <\/p>\n![\"LSU](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kmdkecp2sc0xfd23r8.jpg\" "\\"LSU")
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