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Analyst Takes Bold Stance on Steelers WR Pecking Order

By bringing in Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers added another tall, big-bodied receiver to stick beside DK […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Analyst Takes Bold Stance on Steelers WR Pecking Order

Former Steelers CBs Darius Slay, Ike Taylor have war of words

Former All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay had a brief stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After signing with the organization in March, 2025, Slay was released on December 2 following a loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was then claimed off waivers by the Bills, but he refused to join the team, making it clear he would […]

Whaley Offers Big Praise For Jalen Ramsey In Evolving Role

While Jalen Ramsey wasn’t quite at his peak the way the Steelers had hoped, he’s still done something rather admirable. No longer an elite shutdown outside cornerback, he has evolved into a more versatile defensive back. That was part of the plan when they brought him here, but his play outside also likely rushed their […]

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OT Max Iheanachor

Player: OT Max Iheanachor Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Max Iheanachor may or may not earn an immediate starting job, but he’s set up to make a strong push for one. The rookie first-round draft pick is supposed to be raw, even though he has significant college experience. At the very least, his coaches and teammates […]

Beat Writer Tempers Talk Of Yahya Black’s Accelerated Ascension To Starter

If Yahya Black is a future elite starting nose tackle, he may have to bide his time. Or, at the very least, prove himself first. Steelers DL coach Domata Peko had reporters buzzing earlier this offseason after making bold claims about the second-year defensive lineman. Some even envisioned a scenario in which Keeanu Benton loses […]

What Would Make A Successful Rookie Season For Germie Bernard?

What would make a successful rookie season for Germie Bernard? After missing out on Makai Lemon and then trading up for Germie Bernard, the Steelers clearly sought out wide receiver help. They identified an obvious need and believed they needed young talent they could develop quickly. Even with the veteran acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr. […]

Michael Pittman Jr. ‘Could Easily Walk Into 80 Catches’ In First Season With Steelers, Thinks Analyst

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of quality wide receivers has haunted them for the past few seasons. While that position used to be one of their greatest strengths, they’ve struggled to field adequate depth there recently. However, they made an effort to change that this offseason, particularly by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. to pair alongside […]

Will Germie Bernard or Roman Wilson Be Steelers’ WR3?

The Steelers have not had great wide receiver cores over the last few seasons, but in 2026 they finally have some depth in the pass-catching room. The Steelers have a good problem on their hands: a battle for the No. 3 wide receiver spot. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard are seemingly the third and fourth […] The post Will Germie Bernard or Roman Wilson Be Steelers’ WR3? appeared first on The Lead .

Cam Heyward Gets Snubbed in ESPN’s Latest Rankings

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward did not crack ESPN’s top-10 defensive tackle rankings. He wasn’t even named honorable […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Cam Heyward Gets Snubbed in ESPN’s Latest Rankings

Writer Predicts Third-Place AFC North Finish, Potential Losing Season For Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone an offseason of sweeping changes. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the Steelers’ loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Steelers did not opt for an internal candidate, instead bringing in Pittsburgh-area native Mike McCarthy. That meant hiring a whole new coaching […]

Steelers must capitalize on massive schedule advantage

On paper, you could make the case that the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers have the best roster the franchise has had since the turn of the decade. Adding Michael Pittman and Germie Bernard to complement DK Metcalf at receiver, as well as bringing in Rico Dowdle at running back, gives the Steelers a vast overhaul of […]

‘Sensitive As Hell’: Darius Slay Fires Back At Ike Taylor (Update)

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t strangers to drama, and it looks like that includes former players. Former Steelers CB Darius Slay recently made some comments about CB Joey Porter Jr. that didn’t sit well with fellow former Steeler Ike Taylor. Taylor took to Twitter to criticize Slay, and now, Slay has fired back. “The hell [are […]