Steelers 2026 Free Agent Tracker: Signings, Contract Details, Former Players

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially begun the 2026 NFL season. The disappointment of last year’s campaign is washed away and replaced with optimism.

The Steelers enter their first season under new coaching, as Mike McCarthy begins his first year as the head coach. With general manager Omar Khan still leading the roster construction and nearly $50 million in salary cap space, the organization has plenty of flexibility available to improve the team.

That effort begins with the legal tampering window officially opening, with free agency’s official start 48 hours behind. The Steelers got off to a quick start by re-signing a veteran cornerback, with more moves to come. Check back here for all of the Steelers’ free agent updates.

Steelers Signings

Asante Samuel Jr. - Cornerback - 1 year, $4 million

The #Steelers have re-signed versatile CB Asante Samuel Jr., sources say, as he gets a 1-year deal.

After signing midseason, the former #Chargers standout appeared in six games and flashed the potential that made him a budding star. Now, back in PIT. pic.twitter.com/2Y9m9ViOcb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026

Cole Holcome - Linebacker - 2 years, $5 million

The Steelers bring back their second defensive player in free agency, inking the inside linebacker and special teamer. Read more here.

The #Steelers are expected to re-sign LB Cole Holcomb to a 2-year, $5M deal, per source. pic.twitter.com/BdXB5gtwGs
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2026

Steelers Trade

The Steelers opted to upgrade their wide receiver position via the trade market. The team acquired veteran WR Michael Pittman from the Indianapolis Colts and signed him to a three-year contract extension. The move gives the Steelers two veteran pass-catchers for Aaron Rodgers or whoever is under center. Read more here.

Former Steelers Players

Former Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was moved once again, marking the second consecutive offseason trade involving the former Pro Bowl defender. This time, the Miami Dolphins sent him to the New York Jets for a seventh-round draft pick. Fitzpatrick reportedly is signing a three-year extension with the Jets as well.

TRADE: Dolphins trading S Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets in exchange for 2026 7th-round pick. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/R7AwiK19B3
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026

Kenneth Gainwell - Running Back - 2 years, $14 million ($10 million guaranteed) with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Steelers' team MVP departs for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he signs a larger-than-expected deal in free agency.

James Pierre - Cornerback - 2 years, $8.5 million with Minnesota Vikings

The steady veteran earns a nice payday with the Minnesota Vikings, where he can reunite with defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander.

Mitch Trubitsky - Quarterback - 2-year deal with Tennessee Titans

A former starter and backup for the Steelers, he'll now mentor second-year signal-caller Cam Ward in Tennesee.

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