Pittsburgh Steelers sign C Brock Hoffman

Brock Hoffman earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on this one-year, $2.5M signing — a modest investment that reflects the Steelers' pragmatic approach to depth along the offensive line during the offseason window. At $2.5M AAV, this is a below-market floor deal for a center, positioning Hoffman as a reserve or competition-level piece rather than a starter earmarked for significant snaps. The one-year structure carries minimal commitment risk, allowing Pittsburgh flexibility to pivot if a stronger option emerges before the regular season begins in 91 days; there's no dead-cap trap or multi-year salary burden here. The value proposition hinges entirely on execution — if Hoffman emerges as a capable backup and occasional starter, the Steelers have acquired depth efficiently; if he doesn't contribute meaningfully, it's a sunken $2.5M that won't handcuff future roster decisions. This is the kind of low-stakes, roll-with-it transaction that defines competent front-office management in the offseason, neither a steal nor an overpay, just steady work filling a roster slot without overextending.