What happened: Pittsburgh brought in Heck and Deculus on Tuesday as it continued to scan the veteran market for offensive line help. Heck broke into the league with Houston in 2020 and spent the 2026 preseason with Miami before becoming available.
Why it matters: The workouts give the Steelers a low-cost look at experienced tackle depth without forcing an immediate roster move. Early-season line evaluation matters for a team still sorting the best fits up front in a different offensive setup.
By the numbers: Heck has appeared in 51 regular-season games with 27 starts. Deculus has played in 26 games with six starts, giving Pittsburgh two tryout options with a combined 77 games of NFL experience.
What to watch: The next move is whether either tackle turns the workout into a contract or stays on Pittsburgh's emergency list for a later call. If the Steelers pass for now, the visits still update the club's in-house read on two veteran options.