The Pittsburgh Steelers have a gap in the middle of their offensive line. Because of this, the Steelers could be a good match for free agent center Connor Williams.
According to Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger, at least. Spielberger stated that the Steelers are the best place for the 26-year-old interior lineman.
“Williams began with the Dallas Cowboys as a left guard and succeeded in Miami at center, especially as a run blocker in Mike McDaniel’s zone blocking scheme. However, he suffered a torn ACL in Week 14, which affected his market, said Spielberger. And while PFF ranked Williams as the top center in free agency this offseason, his injury may be the reason why he's still unsigned. PFF also estimated Williams to be worth $22.5 million on a 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed and a $7.5 million average annual salary.
Williams started
PFF ranked 26 games in two seasons for the Miami Dolphins.
and 51 games for the Dallas Cowboys.
Why the Steelers are a ‘Best Landing Spot’ for Connor Williams The Steelers may be a good fit for Williams due to their lack of a center on the current roster. The team’s depth chart at Ourlads.com currently lists Herbig as the team’s No. 1 center, but general manager Omar Khan suggested trading for a center as an option.“All options are still on the table,” Khan told reporters in Orlando. Williams is the only centerNFL.com ranked among the top available free agent interior linemen
who is still unsigned.
The Cowboys drafted Williams at No. 50 overall in the second round of
the 2018 NFL draft . He’s started at least nine games in all six of his NFL seasons. However, if the Steelers sign Williams to a $22.5 million 3-year contract, they are less likely to draft a center. Mason Cole The Steelers may prefer to find a long-term solution at center in the draft. NFL mock drafts have often linked Pittsburgh to
Jackson Powers-Johnson, who plays for Oregon, is a center. Nate Herbig Zach Frazier, a center from West Virginia, is also in the spotlight this offseason. this offseason. Graham Barton from Duke is also a potential early target for the center position.
Barton showed a good performance.
On March 28, Barton performed very well at his pro day. The Steelers still need more depth and a top rookie center, but the additional depth should be willing to sign for a lower salary than what Williams will likely get.Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus believes the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the best team for free agent center Connor Williams to join.
If the Steelers choose the free agent route to add a center, Williams is easily the top choice remaining. He is the only center NFL.com ranked among the top available free agent interior linemen still unsigned.
The Cowboys drafted Williams at No. 50 overall in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. He’s started at least nine games in all six of his NFL seasons.
Do the Steelers Plan to Draft a Center?
Williams is the best center fit for the Steelers in free agency. But signing Williams to a 3-year contract worth $22.5 million would mean the Steelers very likely don’t draft a center.
Finding a long-term solution at center in the draft may be what the Steelers prefer to do. NFL mock drafts have often linked Pittsburgh to Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson and West Virginia center Zach Frazier this offseason.
Duke’s Graham Barton is also another potential early center target. Barton performed very well at his pro day on March 28.
The Steelers could still use depth in addition to a top rookie center. But that depth should agree to sign for a cheaper contract than what Williams will likely receive.
