{"id":286606,"date":"2026-09-15T17:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/286606\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T17:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:14:14","slug":"steelers-release-week-2-depth-chart-against-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/286606\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers Release Week 2 Depth Chart Against Patriots"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put out their depth chart ahead of a Week 2 matchup with the reigning AFC champions.<\/p>\n

As the Steelers get set to hit the road for another early season matchup with the New England Patriots, much like they had in Week 3 last year, the team did not make any notable changes across their depth chart.<\/p>\n

Coming off of a 20-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium in the season opener, Pittsburgh appears set to run things back as it looks to move to 2-0 at Gillette Stadium this weekend.<\/p>\n

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Aug 27, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Dylan Cook (60) prepares to block Buffalo Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht (55) in the second quarter preseason game at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

No OL Changes<\/p>\n

If the Steelers were going to make any changes to their starting lineup before facing New England, right guard and right tackle stood out as the likeliest positions at which a swap would’ve occurred.<\/p>\n

Dylan Cook had a rough outing against the Falcons, allowing a sack and three total pressures at right tackle (per Pro Football Focus<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Spencer Anderson wasn’t much better at right guard, though his job didn’t appear to be in as much jeopardy as Cook’s after Week 1.<\/p>\n

First-round pick Max Iheanachor had his preseason shortened due to an upper-body injury he suffered during training camp, but he’s been back healthy for several weeks at this point and flashed some intriguing potential throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

For that reason, he’s the higher-upside play at right tackle for the Steelers<\/a>. The team isn’t ready to make that change yet, but it might only take another underwhelming performance or two from Cook to motivate them to make a change.<\/p>\n

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Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) reacts after a play during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Porter Jr., Samuel Jr. Still Listed Together<\/p>\n

Joey Porter Jr.<\/a> was inactive in Week 1 while remaining in a ramp-up period as he works his way back for Pittsburgh after missing all of training camp on the PUP list with a back injury.<\/p>\n

His contract situation has, of course, significantly complicated matters as well. Regardless, it appears he’s set to participate at an elevated level<\/a> during practice this week and thus may return in the near future for the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh still listed Porter Jr.<\/a> OR Asante Samuel Jr. as the starter at one of the boundary cornerback spots alongside Jamel Deal, however.<\/p>\n

Samuel Jr. ended up starting and playing 60 defensive snaps vs. Atlanta in Porter Jr.’s absence and allowed one catch on two targets in coverage for a total of 21 yards.<\/p>\n

Make sure to bookmark Steelers On SI,\u00a0and find our podcast All Steelers Talk on YouTube\u00a0or anywhere you listen!<\/a><\/p>\n

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