Winner: WR Germie Bernard Among Pittsburgh’s 2026 rookie class, no one has stood out more than third-year wide receiver Germie Bernard. Whether it was in minicamp, in joint practices or in the preseason game, the story was the same. Brilliant reports. Bernard gets open and makes plays. The youngster caught the attention of many, including franchise legend Ben Roethlisberger. “Let’s talk about Germie Bernard,” he said. That’s special. That’s what I think you’re going to see from him this year, and I think that should excite a lot of people, because of what he has and that potential to be sneaky, break a tackle, quick enough, quick enough, get to the end zone. There’s going to be a lot of excitement there.” The former Alabama standout should open his rookie year as the Steelers’ No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. Loser: OT Broderick Jones The Steelers have dealt with issues along the offensive line for years, issues that Broderick Jones was supposed to help solve when the team drafted him in the first round in 2023. Instead, as NFL.com reported, Jones struggled through three seasons of injuries and poor conditions. Jones has allowed 22 career sacks, which ranks fourth among tackles since 2023, according to Pro Football Focus. In 2025, Jones earned an overall PFF grade of 57.7, which was 70th among 89 qualified offensive tackles. The Steelers had already declined Jones’ fifth-year option, and he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this week.
