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.

Oct 29, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Jah Joyner (17) in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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With OTAs finishing up, here’s the latest look at what the Pittsburgh Steelers’ group may look like.

Oct 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Reaching another long dead period, now is the time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to swing for the fences.

Jun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in drills during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Drew Allar's offseason program is key because he likely won't receive the reps and snaps that his development needs.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on after being sacked during the first half of the NFL Wild Card game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on January 12, 2026.

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Not only is that an optimistic take, it's a totally wrong one from the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of the wild card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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What is certain is that the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t quite solved their safety depth issue ahead of the 2026 campaign.

May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard (17) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' recent second-round pick has already made a strong first impression on the organization, but with less folks in attendance, the 22-year-old Alabama product is set to make an even bigger mark on his new team.

May 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar (16) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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One way or another, I am going to get some real answers regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' newest and youngest quarterback.

Gabriel Rubio DL of the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football practice at the Irish Athletic Center on August 7, 2023.

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That's what makes these four players the ones to watch during the Pittsburgh Steelers' final week of OTAs.

Indiana's Riley Nowakowski (37) celebrates his touchdown during the Indiana versus Wiscsonsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

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With Robert Tonyan's arrival, the third tight end spot is seemingly solved. That's great news for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it might mean trouble for one recent draft pick.