Steelers' J.C. Hassenauer: Signs tender from Pittsburgh

Hassenauer signed his exclusive rights free agent tender with the Steelers on Tuesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Hassenauer appeared in 13 games during the 2021 campaign and will return for at least one more season after signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh. He's expected to compete with Mason Cole -- who was signed to a three-year deal this offseason -- for the starting center gig, though Hassenauer will likely end up operating as a depth piece at all three interior offensive line spots.