Jones’ neck issue sidelined him for the final six regular-season games in 2025 and the playoff run, and the latest update indicates he will be examined this week to determine if he can be cleared for camp or the opener.
The news arrives as Pittsburgh heads toward the 2026 NFL Draft with a full slate of 12 selections, a period during which the team could weigh additional depth at tackle.
While the Steelers addressed several needs in free agency, Jones’s setback could shift their drafting priorities toward elite tackle prospects or other ways to bolster protection for the quarterback.
If Jones isn’t ready for training camp, Pittsburgh may rely on internal depth, veterans, and potential position flexibility to cover the left tackle spot while evaluating the best path forward.
Team officials will monitor Jones’s progress closely as camp approaches, with decisions looming on whether additional tackle depth is needed to safeguard the offense in 2026.
