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Mike Tomlin shocked many when he stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach on Jan. 13 after 19 seasons with the team. The Steelers moved quickly by hiring Mike McCarthy, but the impact that Tomlin had on the league will last for years to come. At the 2026 NFL Combine, Behind the Steel Curtain […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 4 hours ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of several teams that will be in the quarterback market once the new league year begins on March 11th. With Aaron Rodgers’ future still up in the air, Pittsburgh will have to look elsewhere for a signal-caller in 2026 should Rodgers decide to retire or explore other options. The consensus […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 5 hours ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on Aaron Rodgers’ time for the second consecutive offseason, but 2026 appears to be different than 2025, when Rodgers didn’t make his decision official until mandatory minicamp. General manager Omar Khan reiterated during his press conference at the NFL Combine that he didn’t foresee this year dragging on like 2025, and […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 6 hours ago | 0 reads
After a short break following the end of the Steelers’ season, Read & React is back. We’re also starting off the new batch of columns by returning to what was one of our favorite series to write last year: offseason blueprints. If you don’t remember, it’s a fairly simple premise. Before the actual roster building […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 9 hours ago | 0 reads
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Lamar Jackson, Kyle Van Noy sound off on NFL’s admission of errors in Steelers-Ravens game (From Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio): The Week 14 Ravens-Steelers game featured multiple […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of finding their next franchise quarterback. Five years after Ben Roethlisberger walked off the field for the final time, the Steelers have played a game of musical chairs looking for the answer. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. thinks he’s found it. In his latest mock draft released […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 24 hours ago | 0 reads
Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh sparked arguably the NFL’s best rivalry over the past two decades. For 18 years, Tomlin and Harbaugh’s teams were the class of the AFC North, and each won a Super Bowl during that span. It all came to a poetic finish as the Steelers won the 2025 AFC North title […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many expected him to play a vital role in the offense behind Jaylen Warren. Instead, veteran Kenneth Gainwell became a focal point, earning team MVP after a tremendous season, while Johnson’s season was defined by a Week 2 special […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones 14th overall, they thought they were getting a key piece to their offensive line for the foreseeable future. While Jones may still be just that, the future seems murky, especially after the neck […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 1 read
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The Steelers have recently hit on several picks along […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 1 read
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell signed a one-year, $1.79 million contract with the Steelers last March. It seemed like Gainwell would be a distant third in a running back room that included newly-extended Jaylen Warren and rookie third-round pick Kaleb Johnson. That could not have been further from what happened, as […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2026 with the eighth-most cap space in the NFL, sitting with approximately $44.7 million. That number can jump up to roughly $57.2 million if they were to part ways with Patrick Queen, who has been labeled as a cut candidate ahead of the new league year. General manager Omar Khan spoke […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was the first general manager to speak to the media in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine ahead of what will be a very crucial offseason for the franchise in the first year of the post-Mike Tomlin era. The Steelers’ general manager addressed several lingering question marks […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
For the third offseason in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a major need for a wide receiver. After trading for and investing in DK Metcalf long-term, the Steelers still found themselves with depth issues in the room that limited them offensively, especially during the receiver’s suspension at the end of last season. When asked […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Happy draft season! It’s the time of year to obsess over a bunch of buzz words and phrases: best player available, positional value — you get the idea. And of course: debating who is really worth Pittsburgh’s first round pick in 2026. What position should PIT target in the first round? Most would agree a […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
As key dates approach in the NFL offseason, one clear goal for the Pittsburgh Steelers is to acquire several wide receivers. NFL free agency opens March 11th, with the 2026 NFL Draft shortly following in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. In 2025, the black and gold struggled mightily in the pass-catching department, as just one wideout […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 1 read
As the Pittsburgh Steelers await a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers on his future, one free-agent gunslinger continues to draw attention. When the black and gold hired head coach Mike McCarthy, many believed the four-time NFL MVP was likely to return. However, a decision has yet to be made, and with NFL free agency around […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Every year, the same familiar refrain echoes throughout NFL cities: “This is the most important draft in franchise history.” While that sentiment is often exaggerated, the upcoming draft truly carries a different level of intrigue for the Steelers. For the first time, the organization will draft under head coach Mike McCarthy, marking the beginning of […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How did you become a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 1 read
Welcome to the pre-NFL Combine mailbag. The Pittsburgh Steelers will once again be at the forefront of the NFL conversation, as their quarterback situation remains up in the air and they have a new head coach for the first time in two decades. With that in mind, Behind The Steel Curtain will be in Indianapolis […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 1 read
We’re beyond the Super Bowl, but not quite to the start of the new league year, so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Steelers. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Pittsburgh Steelers player or coach, and who was it? You could always […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Steelers are looking to add to their WR room and could look to make a trade for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle at the start of the new year.
From Phin Phanatic | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to navigate uncertainty at the quarterback position as they await clarity on Aaron Rodgers’ future with the franchise. Regardless of whether Rodgers ultimately returns, league insiders expect Pittsburgh to remain active in its evaluation of quarterback prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. One name increasingly linked to the organization is […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Running back Kenneth Gainwell is set to hit the free agent market in March after a breakout season with the Steelers. And on Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys signed their own soon-to-be-free-agent running back Javonte Williams to a three-year, $24 million deal per Ian Rapoport — an early look at the 2026 running back market. Williams’ […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It was a sad week with the passing of former Steeler safety Mike Wagner. He was before my time, but a four-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler. RIP Mr Wagner. The offseason continues and we’ve […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads