In Sporting News' sixth edition of first-round projections for the 2026 NFL Draft after the wild-card round of the playoffs,

In this new mock draft from The Draft Network, the Steelers pass on an elite wide receiver for Cameron Heyward's potential replacement.

With wild-card weekend now complete, their position for the first round of the 2026 NFL draft is locked in. For the second consecutive year, the Chargers own the No. 22 overall pick after the Texans beat the Steelers.

In this mock draft, the Minnesota Vikings invest equally on both sides of the ball, but steal a top wide receiver on day three.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' gamble with quarterback Aaron Rodgers paid off, at least to a degree. While the Steelers struggled to establish themselves as a true AFC powerhouse, they managed to win the AFC North for the first time since 2020.

The Packers are going into the offseason with 21 players with expiring contracts, including nine unrestricted free agents.