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Courtesy of Jimmy Johnson, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vinson Smith learned a valuable lesson about the business of the NFL. Entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 1988 with the Atlanta Falcons, Smith caught on with the Steelers in 1989 and battled for a roster spot until suffering an injury during the preseason. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for their answer at quarterback ever since Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season. Their first swing of the bat came in the 2022 NFL Draft when they selected Kenny Pickett from the University of Pittsburgh in the first round. Pickett had 42 touchdowns in his fifth and final […]
Add another national media skeptic to the growing list of doubters surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2026 season. While appearing on The Arena podcast, longtime sports analyst and former ESPN and FS1 personality Skip Bayless made it clear that he doesn’t believe Pittsburgh will return to the postseason this year. Bayless pointed to the Steelers’ late-season […]
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s Father’s Day tomorrow. My Dad worked hard for years: starting off at foundry, then college for elementary education, then driving truck, lucky enough to work at a brake rotors plant then worked […]
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
The NFL is usually a bottom-line league. Coaches and front offices are judged on their ability to produce postseason wins. When reality doesn’t meet expectations, teams are quick to move on from leadership in the hopes the next guy will provide the right results. On this front, the Pittsburgh Steelers have always operated differently. What […]
One of the new trends for NFL offenses is to utilize multiple tight ends. As teams try to create mismatches against defenders in coverage, versatile tight ends who take advantage of their size but are also capable blockers are especially valuable. Look no further than the 2026 NFL Draft, where a record 21 tight ends […]
“You can take the people outta Pittsburgh, but you will never take the Pittsburgh out of people,” Bill Cowher said on Christian Kuntz’s podcast about head coach Mike McCarthy, acknowledging that the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ new head coach fell right back into being a Yinzer soon after getting the job. But if you ask Kuntz, he’ll […] The post “Gave Me Goosebumps”: Steelers Veteran Reacts to Mike McCarthy’s Heartfelt Statement That Proves He’s a True Yinzer appeared first on EssentiallySports .
I can carry a cynical streak. As much as I attempt to be fair and optimistic, my glass tends to be closer to half empty than half full. Still, when it comes to the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers and their roster, things look about as good as they could. I have my quibbles. I […]
Training camp is five weeks away. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class is about to put on the pads, prepare for their first preseason game, and the evaluation of the group will earnestly begin. The large 10-man draft class is ready to go. Almost, anyway. Quarterback Drew Allar still hasn’t signed his rookie contract, making him […]
The line you’ll hear over the next several weeks is the Pittsburgh Steelers have never selected a player in the Supplemental Draft. It would make QB Brendan Sorsby the first, should Pittsburgh go down that road. That is mostly true. In the Supplemental Draft as we know it today, the team hasn’t made a pick. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a medley of moves throughout this offseason, making a notable trade for the third consecutive offseason. After trading for Justin Fields in 2024 and the trio of DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, and Jalen Ramsey in 2025, Pittsburgh acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr this past March. Even with the Pittman […]
Steelers Depot's Alex Kozora argued undrafted free agents continue to be a source of frustration for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The post Steelers Rookies Often ‘Source of Frustration’ in 1 Clear Way: Analyst appeared first on HEAVY .
Recent expectations for Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agents have been set low. There’s been the occasional hit with RB Jaylen Warren and CB James Pierre, but the number of competitive UDFAs to even hang around the roster for more than a few months has been low. Carried over from Kevin Colbert to Omar Khan, the […]
We’re continuing our Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 roster deconstruction, evaluating the odds each player makes the Week One roster. This is to make the 53-man roster, not the practice squad, and doesn’t take into account injuries shaking things up. Check out our previous installments at the links right below. Here, we’re focusing on players inside the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant upgrades to the cornerback room this offseason, signing veteran Jamel Dean to a big deal in free agency, then selecting Georgia’s Daylen Everette in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. On top of that, the Steelers ensured depth would be strong this season by re-signing Asante Samuel Jr. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for one more go at the playoffs, now that Aaron Rodgers is back. The future Hall of Famer is expected to bow out of the game on a strong note, hopefully with a better finish in the postseason. But according to Skip Bayless, the Steelers are far from the ideal […] The post “Bengals Are Going To Be Better”: NFL Analyst Sounds Off on Steelers’ Playoff Chances Under Aaron Rodgers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ever since Steelers DL coach Domata Peko said Yahya Black could be one of the best nose tackles, it’s fueled speculation among reporters. Despite reports that Keeanu Benton continued to run first-team nose tackle, what might the future hold? What do they know, even if it’s not what they’ve seen, but rather perhaps heard instead? […]
What would it take for the Steelers to seriously carry four quarterbacks? Is the notion that the Steelers could carry four quarterbacks into the regular season starting to pick up steam? It’s an idea Mike McCarthy has suggested somewhat playfully, but it is rather impractical. Generally, it takes a special set of circumstances for that […]
Steelers Now's Alan Saunders argued the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider targeting linebacker Jordyn Brooks in a trade. The post Steelers Encouraged to Target Potentially Disgruntled All-Pro LB in Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for a franchise quarterback for quite some time now. However, they’ve stayed out of range from the top quarterback prospects. But as Brendan Sorsby enters the NFL Supplemental Draft in July, draft expert Todd McShay urged the Steelers to make a move for the QB. “Pittsburgh has tried so […] The post NFL Draft Expert Doesn’t “Rule Out” Steelers Going After Brendan Sorsby appeared first on EssentiallySports .
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for June 19. EX-STEELERS TE ON REALITY SHOW Tight end Weslye Saunders entered the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free […]
Episode 602 — Feb. 10, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news, and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Well, the dog days of the offseason are upon us. Ten Steelers OTA practices are in the books, and most of the veteran players departed after minicamp wrapped up two weeks ago. Players and coaches now get their last chance for a vacation before the work […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently on a break before they kick off training camp in Latrobe, PA, in late July. This is when a lot of players decide to either go on vacation or train extra hard before camp. Veteran Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson decided to take a trip across the pond, but not […] The post Veteran Steelers WR Visits Iceland appeared first on HEAVY .