Steelers Sign 8-Time Pro Bowl Former Cowboys OT in Free Agency to Bolster Offensive Line

Pittsburgh, PA – April 3, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a seismic move to fortify their offensive line, signing eight-time Pro Bowl tackle Tyron Smith to a one-year, $8 million contract with $5 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The addition of the former Dallas Cowboys standout aims to shore up a beleaguered unit as the Steelers gear up for a pivotal 2025 season.

Smith, 34, brings a decorated resume to Pittsburgh after 13 years with the Cowboys (2011-2023) and a 2024 stint with the New York Jets, where he started 10 games before a neck injury. A two-time First-Team All-Pro and NFL 2010s All-Decade Team member, he posted a 73.7 PFF grade last season, ranking 30th among 141 tackles with steady pass protection and run blocking. “Tyron’s a game-changer for our line,” GM Omar Khan said. “He’s here to protect and dominate.”

The Steelers’ offensive line, ranked 25th in PFSN’s OL+ metric in 2024, crumbled under pressure, allowing the second-highest rate against standard fronts. With Dan Moore Jr. gone to free agency and young tackles Broderick Jones (PFF 58.5, 10 sacks allowed) and Troy Fautanu (one-game rookie) faltering, Smith’s arrival is a lifeline. “He’s the veteran anchor we need,” head coach Mike Tomlin declared.

Fan excitement on X exploded: “Smith at OT? Our line’s finally legit!” (@SteelCityFan). “Big Ben’s spirit lives on!” (@BurghFaithful). After snagging J.K. Dobbins and James Bradberry, Pittsburgh’s $2 million cap space nabbed a Cowboys legend at a steal. As the Steelers await Aaron Rodgers’ call, Smith’s signing turbocharges an attack featuring George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf, signaling a fierce push to end their eight-year playoff win drought in 2025.