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Jacob Punturi

Jacob Punturi

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On SI and the NHL for Breakaway On SI. He also co-hosts the All Steelers Talk podcast. Previous work covering the NHL for Inside the Penguins and The Hockey News.

Nov 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Even with some reason for skepticism and doubt, the Pittsburgh Steelers have big plans once again for the talented tight end.

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Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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That wasn’t exactly the plan, but there is a direct path for the Pittsburgh Steelers top rookie to secure the starting right tackle job in 2026 and beyond.

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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Between his own words and actions, and the way the defensive group as a whole has responded to him, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new defensive coordinator Graham is the biggest winner of the team’s first week of OTAs.

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Navy’s Eli Heidenreich (22) rushes with the ball during the Liberty Bowl game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Jan. 2, 2026 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn.
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He may wind up on the practice squad for the upcoming campaign, but this local rookie will have many chances to execute the plan the Pittsburgh Steelers have for him.

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Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (QB02) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Regardless of how you look at it, there is zero chance that the Pittsburgh Steelers cut ties with a player they just used a third-round pick on. Any other case for it is simply too stupid to engage with.

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