Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers preseason outlooks for 2026

The Baltimore Ravens entered 2026 training camp with a deep interior defensive line, anchored by veterans such as Calais Campbell and returning players like Nnamdi Madubuike, despite recent injuries. The offensive line, however, was identified as a weakness after a troubled 2025 season, prompting the team to add veteran John Simpson and first‑round rookie Olaiva Ioane to bolster the guard positions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers evaluated veteran backup quarterback Mason Rudolph ahead of camp, noting his $4.62 million 2026 cap hit and his experience as a former starter. Rudolph will compete with younger quarterbacks Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar, while the team also considers keeping four quarterbacks on the roster. The quarterback battle centres on who can best support aging starter Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 43 in December.

Both teams’ analyses were published as part of broader NFL preseason coverage, highlighting roster depth, contract situations, and positional competition ahead of the 2026 season.