Dan Moore Jr., a veteran tackle, is expected to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. Moore, who has been a starter at left tackle since 2021, will want a new deal. Although he has improved this season, the Steelers still want to see how Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones work together as a tackle tandem.
This implies that Moore, who has remained the starting quarterback in spite of two first-round selections, will probably be moving on in 2025. It makes sense for the Steelers, particularly given Jones’ development this season.
As he faces fierce competition, Moore has become a greater liability in pass protection, and he is playing better in the closing minutes. Pro Football Focus has given Moore eight sacks since the bye week, which is more than any other offensive lineman in the NFL.
Russell Wilson might have been more responsible for some of those as he managed to hang onto the football, but his performance has declined since the first half of the regular season. Moore, who could receive a hefty contract this offseason based on at least starter-level play during the 2024 season, will therefore probably be traded by the Steelers.
The Steelers will eventually want to switch to their young tackles permanently, but Moore’s experience will at least make him appealing to an offensive line-needy team.
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