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Steeler O-line spots wide open

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Adrian Klemm says all five positions remain up for grabs along the team’s revamped offensive front.

At the same time, Klemm said Saturday he’d like to see a starting five emerge and spend extended time together during the Steelers’ next preseason game in a week Saturday at home against Detroit.

“I’d like to settle in,” Klemm said. “We have two more preseason games before our regular game. I wouldn’t say it’s settled, because we have a different lineup almost every day. I think we’re in a good position with certain people in certain spots. Obviously, it would be nice if we can get those guys in there and have some cohesiveness for the next couple weeks.

“We know there are high expectations for them, but at the same time, they’ve been asked to do a good amount and they’ve all been up for it.”

Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro and Alejandro Villanueva combined for 17 Pro Bowls, but they are no longer with the team. DeCastro was released and Pouncey retired, while Villanueva and Matt Feiler both left in free agency. The Steelers alloweded a NFL-low 14 sacks last season.

Kendrick Green, the team’s 2021 third-round pick, is now in the mix at center, along with veterans J.C. Hassenauer and B.J. Finney.

“I think (Green) has played himself into a nice position, and he’s definitely in contention, if not the guy on opening day,” Klemm said. “He’s getting more comfortable at the position.”

Chukwuma Okorafor is expected to shift to left tackle, Kevin Dotson could play his second NFL season at left guard, and Zach Banner, who tore an ACL during Week 1 last season, is expected to be the right tackle.

Dotson missed the beginning of training camp, but played Thursday.

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