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2026 will mark the first year that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had a new head coach since 2007 when Mike Tomlin took over for Bill Cowher. Tomlin stepped down as head coach after 19 seasons at the helm following a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. In recent weeks, there […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant investment in their passing game this offseason, acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. to pair alongside DK Metcalf and provide veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers with additional weapons. Despite those additions, one NFL analyst believes rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard could play a critical role in the offense from day one. Genaro […]
While much of the national attention surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers has focused on veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, an intriguing battle is unfolding behind him on the depth chart. Veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard are seemingly in a battle for the backup quarterback job. And while many have penciled in Howard to win […]
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Schools are winding down, and summer is here (or close to here) for many kids. It’s been a few decades since I enjoyed a summer-off. The Steelers are doing OTAs followed by mandatory […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers looked like legitimate Super Bowl contenders through the first half of the 2020 season, racing out to an 11-0 start and appearing destined for a deep playoff run. Instead, the season unraveled down the stretch, culminating in a stunning 48-37 Wild Card loss to the Cleveland Browns. According to former Steelers tight […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their second week of OTAs on Friday, and their rookie class continues to impress. Wide receiver Germie Bernard has been a hot topic of conversation with how strong he’s looked over the first two weeks of team activities, and now it’s quarterback Drew Allar’s turn. The third-round pick out of […]
Kevin Dotson is a player that the Los Angeles Rams traded the Pittsburgh Steelers for several years ago, and he’s been solid if not great for the L.A. Rams. If I understand correctly, this is the final year of his contract, so it will be interesting to see if he earns an extension from L.A. […]
This has seemingly been the spring of former Steelers looking to get back on respective NFL rosters. Chase Claypool was present at Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp at the beginning of May, which did not lead to a contract for the former second-round pick. Now, yet another former Steelers wideout is seemingly attempting to make […]
The Miami Dolphins didn't draft a quarterback this year, but the Steelers did. Miami might want to thank them.
The Steelers have parted ways with senior special teams coach Derius Swinton II “due to a violation of club policy,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday morning. The exact details of the policy Swinton reportedly violated are unclear. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported Friday that Swinton “was dismissed due to workplace misconduct.” Part of the Steelers’ new […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made 10 selections during the 2026 NFL Draft, with many of them drawing strong reactions from the fanbase. Whether that was due to the intrigue surrounding the pick (offensive tackle Max Iheanachor), the position they played (quarterback Drew Allar), their unique personality (guard Gennings Dunker), or because of their hometown ties (offensive […]
The Penn State product shouldn't be back at the drawing board as he starts his NFL career.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team in the NFL with two running backs who topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in 2025. Jaylen Warren finished last season with 1,291 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. After letting 2025 team MVP Kenneth Gainwell walk in free agency and seeing him land with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh […]
In 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers gave linebacker Patrick Queen the richest external deal in team history, signing the former Baltimore Ravens first-round pick to a three-year, $41 million deal. Queen was a Pro Bowl selection in his first season with Pittsburgh, registering 129 total tackles and forcing two fumbles. He followed that up with a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation has been one of the top stories in the NFL for a third consecutive offseason. There was more than enough attention on Aaron Rodgers returning for his second season with the team, but the Steelers added even more discussion around the position when they drafted Drew Allar out of Penn […]
The Steelers’ fifth-round pick in 2026, Riley Nowakowski was a National Championship tight end/H-back for the Indiana Hoosiers. Now on Pittsburgh’s roster, he’s the lone player with “FB” next to his name. However, the Steelers seem to be playing him at more than just fullback to open the offseason. Speaking to the media at OTAs […]
With an almost entirely new coaching staff in 2026, the Steelers defense should look different this season. At the team’s OTA on Wednesday, several assistant coaches spoke to the media, including new defensive line coach Domata Peko, who hinted at some position changes for Pittsburgh’s Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black. Under the team’s former defensive […]
Will Howard is receiving every opportunity so far to earn the Steelers backup quarterback job. Throughout the first four practices at OTAs, the Steelers have given the Ohio State product second-team reps, battling veteran Mason Rudolph for the role – and potentially a roster spot. Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy have frequently gone above and […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a long of bang for their buck with Jalen Ramsey in 2025. The Super Bowl champion defensive back wore a lot of hats for the Steelers’ defense, lining up on the boundary at nickel, and safety on his way to an eighth Pro Bowl appearance. With a new defensive staff comes […]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is throwing his support behind the sport of flag football in anticipation of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The schedule has been mostly set for the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers. While the team is currently holding OTAs, there isn’t much actual football yet to discuss at this point in the calendar. That won’t begin until the team heads up to Latrobe this summer for training camp, and we won’t have any meaningful football until […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the middle of the 2025 NFL season, bringing in Aaron Rodgers’ long-time friend and former teammate with the Green Bay Packers to aid the receiving corps. After being elevated to the active roster, Valdes-Scantling had 10 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in […]
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: Dunker brought joy to his hometown (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): One week before Gennings Dunker’s life changed forever, when he was selected in the third round of the […]
The Steelers are officially signing veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, the team announced Tuesday. Lowry was initially reported to be joining the team in April, but pulled out of the deal to continue getting back into football shape after suffering a torn ACL in 2025. Lowry was medically cleared but wanted more time. Now, it […]
The late great John Madden used to say that if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. Meaning that in a quarterback room, there will always naturally be a leader in the clubhouse that the team gravitates towards. The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear and evident that they believe Drew Allar can be that next […]