Broderick Jones Heads to Dallas as Steelers Cash In Draft Capital

The Steelers are moving on from a former first-round tackle before the season even kicks off. Pittsburgh is reportedly trading offensive tackle Broderick Jones and a fourth-round pick to Dallas in exchange for a third- and a sixth-rounder, cashing in on a player they no longer had room for. Jones, the 14th overall pick in the 2023 draft, is entering his fourth NFL season.

The math tells the story. Jones had climbed to de facto starter by his second year, but Pittsburgh's first depth chart of 2026 listed him as the second-string left tackle behind Troy Fautanu. Add rookie Max Iheanachor — this year's 21st overall pick — locking down depth at right tackle, and Jones' path to snaps in Pittsburgh had all but closed.

There's a health flag worth noting. Jones' 2025 season was cut short by a neck injury that required spinal fusion surgery, and his last game action came in November. The trade won't be official until he passes a physical, so this one isn't fully in the books yet.

For Dallas, the appeal is straightforward: cheap, young tackle depth with starting experience and upside if the neck checks out. For Pittsburgh, it's addition by subtraction — net draft capital gained and a logjam resolved before roster cutdowns.

The Fantasy Fallout

Offensive linemen don't put up fantasy points, so there's no direct add here. But trades like this ripple outward. A more stable Cowboys front protects Dak Prescott's pocket and props up the run game, which matters if you're weighing Dallas skill-position players in drafts. In Pittsburgh, Fautanu and the reshuffled line will shape how comfortable the Steelers' backfield and passing game look early.

Bottom line for managers: nothing to react to on your waiver wire tonight. Keep Jones on your radar only as an indicator — if he wins a starting job in Dallas and clears his physical cleanly, it's a small bump for the Cowboys' overall offensive floor. Otherwise, file this under roster housekeeping and move on.