Zach Frazier is tearing it up in his third season, playing like an absolute beast and allowing zero sacks so far in 2026. This dude is turning heads across the league and it’s making some tough decisions even tougher for the Steelers front office. We’re talking about a guy who’s been a rock in the middle, and his incredible play has some serious financial implications bubbling up in Pittsburgh.
Frazier’s Dominance Is Undeniable
Seriously, how good has Zach Frazier been? This guy has only allowed two sacks *in his entire career* over a staggering 1,540 pass-blocking snaps. Think about that for a second. In his rookie year, he allowed 12 pressures, which is solid, right? Then he dropped that number to 11 in year two. Now, in 2026, he’s allowed just seven pressures, and still hasn’t given up a single sack! That’s just wild. According to SIS Data Hub, among centers with at least 100 snaps, Frazier’s blown block rate is a minuscule 1.2%, which is a grand total of three blown blocks. Finding an offensive lineman who performs like this in the draft? That’s like hitting the jackpot, a total cheat code for any team.
The Big Payday is Looming, and It’s Complicating Things
Frazier’s performance isn’t just about on-field dominance, it’s about the future of the roster. This dude is absolutely headed for a massive payday. And guess what? The Steelers are reportedly in a contract standoff with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and word on the street is their hesitancy to pay Porter might be directly tied to the fact they know they’re going to have to open the vault for Frazier. Talk about a tough spot for a team that’s loaded with veteran talent and “ticketed for a run at the playoffs.” They’re currently sitting in the seventh seed of the AFC, which, if the season ended today, would have them in the dance. With many of those veterans potentially on their way out or ready to retire after this season, locking down a young, elite talent like Frazier becomes even more critical for long-term success.
This team’s got a playoff berth to fight for, sitting right there at the seventh seed in the AFC. Every game counts from here on out. But beyond that, keeping an eye on Zach Frazier’s performance is going to be key, because his phenomenal play is setting the stage for one of the biggest contract discussions in the league. You know he’s going to get paid, the question is just when, and what dominoes fall because of it.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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