Leal, a 2022 third-round pick (No. 84 overall) who began his NFL career with Pittsburgh, appeared in all 32 NFL games to date, though most of his 2024 season was on the Giants’ practice squad. The 25-year-old has totaled 35 tackles, three tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, four pass defenses, and one sack over four seasons, with six career starts—the most recent in 2023. In 2025, he played limited defensive snaps and contributed on special teams.
Key takeaway: with Leal now available after a Giants release, the Steelers could explore adding veteran front-line depth or promising depth pieces to complement their burgeoning young defensive line, leveraging the latest draft investments and free-agent activity to fortify their front seven.
