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NFL analyst warns Steelers on hiring Mike McCarthy as head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach search continues as a handful of names seem to pull away from the pack. The Steelers have had in-person interviews with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator […]

Brian Flores signs extension with Vikings, ‘still a candidate’ for Steelers, Ravens

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores signed a contract extension with Minnesota, the team announced Wednesday. However, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that the coach remains a candidate in the Steelers and Ravens’ head coaching searches. Flores’ previous contract had expired with the Vikings, and his new one is contingent on him not accepting a head […]

Shula-Steelers rumors heat up ahead of NFC Championship

The NFL is on the verge of a third generation of a Shula head coaching regime. The Los Angeles Rams are always a hotbed for coaching searches and that’s been no different in 2026 with Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase, and Mike LaFleur combining for at least a dozen interviews and interview requests. Though nothing can […]

Adam Thielen reveals details on Mike Tomlin stepping down

Former Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen recently provided insight into Mike Tomlin’s final address to the team following the longtime head coach’s resignation. Tomlin, who led Pittsburgh for 19 seasons, announced his decision to step down on January 13, one day after the Steelers suffered their seventh consecutive playoff loss. Speaking on Barstool Sports’ Pardon […]

Atlanta Falcons GM candidates 2026: Interviews requested with Ian Cunningham, Josh Williams, and James Liipfert

Now the Falcons general manager search is really ramping up. On Wednesday, we learned that the Falcons put in for a flurry of interview requests with Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, and 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams. They join Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, who […]

Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl interviewing for Falcons GM job

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of finding their next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. However, they could also be about to lose one of their top executives. Per Mark Kaboly, assistant general manager Andy Weidl will interview for the vacant Atlanta Falcons GM job. “Steelers assistant general manager […]

Wednesday links: Should the Steelers hire from the Sean McVay tree?

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: Lightning Fast Ex-Steelers Running Back Finds New Pro Home (From Steelers Now’s Aaron Becker): Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. has found a new professional home, being drafted by […]

Steelers add 2 more to offseason roster

The Steelers signed defensive back Doneiko Slaughter and offensive lineman Lorenzo Thompson to reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday, the team announced. Slaughter went undrafted in 2025. He scored a 6.67 RAS ahead of the draft, running a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at 6’0, 190 pounds. Playing college football at Tennessee and later Arkansas, he had a reputation […]

Two Steelers earn PFWA honors

For the first time since 2018, no Steelers were named to the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-NFL team as the PFWA announced its all-star teams for the 2025 season. However, veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward was named to the PFWA’s All-AFC team, while linebacker Carson Bruener earned the special teamer spot on the All-Rookie […]

Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith lands new job

We are starting to see the domino effect of Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers head coach. Exactly one week to the day of Tomlin stepping down, one of his longtime assistants has already landed a new job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Tuesday that Danny Smith was hired […]

Mike McCarthy ‘strong candidate’ for Steelers head coach job

The Pittsburgh Steelers have entered the second round of their head coach interviews after interviewing nearly a dozen candidates to begin the process. Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Minnesota Vikings defesnive coordinator Brian Flores are both set to meet with the team in person for second interviews. Additionally, former Dallas Cowboys and Green […]

Chargers interview former Falcons HC for OC vacancy

On Monday morning, the Chargers announced that they had completed an interview with former Falcons head coach and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in their continued search to replace the recently fired Greg Roman. The 43-year old Smith called plays for Pittsburgh over the last two seasons under former head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers […]

Ravens schedule second, in-person HC interview with Anthony Weaver

The Baltimore Ravens will conduct a second, in-person interview with Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Weaver, 43, was the Miami Dolphins’ defensive coordinator for the last two years.He has interviewed with the Cardinals, Falcons, and Steelers for their head coaching vacancies and is expected to […]

Reports: Dolphins set to hire Steelers HC candidate

One of the candidates in the Steelers’ head coaching search might be off the board, with the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley “closing in” on a deal to make Hafley Miami’s next head coach, according to reports from Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz […]

Steelers sign OL to futures deal

The Steelers signed offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea to a reserve/futures deal, the team announced Monday. Laumea was a sixth-round pick in 2024 by the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at Utah. During his rookie year, the 6’4, 319-pound offensive lineman started six games at guard. However, the Steelers announced him as an offensive tackle. […]

Steelers bringing in Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for second interview

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their search for a new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down following the team’s wild card loss to the Houston Texans. The Steelers have put in interview requests for nine different candidates. It has been reported that Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is getting a second interview with the […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 1/19/26

There was very little baseball news yesterday for the most part, so please excuse this NFL digression: Cripes, how is it possible that we got an NFL season where none of the Chiefs, Cowboys, Steelers, or Eagles won a playoff game and we still wound up with a Final Four that is just a damn […]

Report: Chargers request interview with Steelers’ Arthur Smith for OC job

Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith continues to draw interest from a number of NFL teams in the 2026 hiring cycle. Per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers requested an interview with Smith for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Los Angeles fired coordinator Greg Roman following a first-round playoff exit. The […]

Brian Flores to Get Second Interview with Steelers

We may be getting closer to seeing defensive coordinator Brian Flores leave the Minnesota Vikings for a head coaching opportunity for one of the NFL’s flagship franchises. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Flores is one of a number of candidates who will be getting a second interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their […]

Steelers to give Brian Flores second interview for head coach position

The Steelers are getting an extra look at a familiar face in their head coaching search. Pittsburgh will host Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for a second in-person interview this week, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers have already met with Flores after Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday. Flores, 44, […]