The Pittsburgh Steelers are wasting no time in addressing their need for a center after releasing Mason Cole. The team made an "aggressive push" to bring in Mitch Morse, a Pro Bowl center during his time with the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, Morse ultimately signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Morse had a visit with the Steelers on Friday, and his addition would have provided stability to Pittsburgh's offensive line. Despite not landing the veteran center, the Steelers still have options in the free agency market. One potential target is Lloyd Cushenberry III, who previously played as Russell Wilson's center in Denver. Cushenberry is a younger option at just 26 years old, but he may come with a higher price tag than Morse.

With the upcoming draft, the Steelers could also explore finding their starting center there. Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson and West Virginia's Zach Frazier are among the rookie prospects that could fill the gap in Pittsburgh's offensive line for the 2024 season.

Center has become one of the team's biggest needs following Cole's struggles throughout the 2023 season. Nate Herbig is currently projected to be the Steelers' starting center, but it is clear that the team is actively seeking an upgrade.

The Steelers have already made headlines with their reported agreement with quarterback Russell Wilson on a one-year, $1.2 million contract. As the legal tampering period begins in just under three hours, the team is poised to make more significant moves in free agency.

The acquisition of a center will undoubtedly be a crucial priority for the Steelers. The addition of a solid center will not only provide stability to the offensive line but also support the growth of their emerging players such as Isaac Seumalo, James Daniels, and Broderick Jones.

As the offseason progresses, it remains to be seen whether the Steelers will pursue a center early in the process or wait for potential draft options. With the team's agreement with Wilson, Cushenberry could be a logical choice given his impact on a struggling Denver offensive line in recent seasons.

Expect the Steelers' free agency period to be full of intrigue as they aim to fill their roster holes and build a competitive team for the upcoming season.