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    “Good Depth”: Pittsburgh Steelers Fans React to Adding Veteran Tackle

    Jackson LoschkoBy No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan addresses the media prior to the start of training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

    The Pittsburgh Steelers needed to address the swing tackle position after losing their starting left tackle, Dan Moore Jr., to the Tennessee Titans, weakening their depth outside Broderick Jones Jr. and Troy Fautanu. They currently have two backup offensive tackles, Dylan Cook and Doug Nester; both have yet to play in a regular season game in their respective careers. Because of this, the Steelers need to add someone with ample playing time in case of an emergency.

    Pittsburgh Steelers retained veteran tackle

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    Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (76) walks to the practice fields for minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

    On X, the Steelers announced they had signed Calvin Anderson to a two-year contract. Anderson will compete for the swing tackle job this offseason.

    He finished 2024 with Pittsburgh

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (67) share a moment after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    Sep 29, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (67) share a moment after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

    The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Calvin Anderson in late September after the New England Patriots released him with an injury settlement. Anderson served as the swing tackle following the injury to Troy Fautanu and played 11 offensive snaps in four appearances. He suffered a groin injury during mid-December, and the Steelers placed him on injured reserve, missing Weeks 15-18. The veteran tackle was activated off injured reserve for the Wild Card.

    Fans react to the news

    Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave Terrible Towels against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
    Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave Terrible Towels against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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