Pair Of Former Players Offer Dueling Lists Of The Five Most Important 2026 Steelers

Is quarterback Aaron Rodgers the most important player on the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers roster? Most teams slot the quarterback into the top spot, but the Steelers have had recent years where someone else, like T.J. Watt, ranked higher. Former players Trai Essex and Charlie Batch offered their own top five. Each had a unique perspective. Essex placed CB Joey Porter Jr. fifth. “We know he’s the man,” Essex said on their BigPlay Pittsburgh podcast. For the first time, Porter is Pittsburgh’s clear No. 1 cornerback. Last year, Jalen Ramsey held that rank, but his struggles and midseason switch to safety…