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Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Every human that ever has been has something in common: a mother. Someone who gave us life, enduring 9ish months of severe bodily changes just to bring us to be. My mother is […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Chicago Bears, per Adam Schefter. Miller joined the Steelers in 2024, joining then-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after the duo’s one-year stint together with the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping them win the Super Bowl […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers got their first extended look at rookie quarterback Drew Allar this weekend during rookie minicamp, and first-year Steelers’ head coach Mike McCarthy offered an interesting early assessment of the former Penn State standout. Speaking after practice on Saturday, McCarthy praised Allar’s physical tools while also tempering expectations as the young quarterback begins […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued checking boxes on their rookie to-do list Saturday, officially announcing the signings of three members of their 2026 draft class. Guard Gennings Dunker, fullback Riley Nowakowski, and cornerback Daylen Everette have all agreed to four-year rookie contracts, according to the team’s official website. Dunker arrives in Pittsburgh as one of the […]
There were many questions raised when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The largest being where would he play on the offensive line? Head coach Mike McCarthy said in the press conference after selecting the Arizona State product that he is for sure staying at tackle. […]
The Steelers added yet another linebacker to their rookie minicamp roster Saturday, with linebacker Jacoby Windmon joining as a tryout per Penn Live’s Nick Farabaugh. Windmon, a hard-hitting defender, joined the Steelers originally as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State in 2024. He was signed to the team’s practice squad following the preseason […]
Less than a month before its current CBA was set to expire, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association ratified a new seven-year agreement Friday, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler reported. Notably, the agreement means the league will not be using replacement referees in the upcoming 2026 season. The ESPN article notes that the […]
Steelers rookie minicamp is here, running May 8-10 as Pittsburgh gets a first look at its 2026 draft class in the black and gold. As always, the minicamp roster is filled out with a mix of non-rookie Steelers as well some veteran and rookie tryouts. The weekend camp is a good way for unsigned and […]
Getting your first NFL jersey number has to be a special experience. It’s officially official — you’ve made it to the pros. But getting assigned No. 42 as a wide receiver? Maybe not quite as cool. That’s what happened to Steelers rookie return specialist and receiver Kaden Wetjen as Pittsburgh unveiled the uniform numbers of […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced the organization signed six undrafted free agents – three defensive players, two on offense, and one special teamer. The Steelers signed defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. (Syracuse), linebacker Dylan Carnell (Missouri), defensive back Devan Boykin (Indiana), plus tight ends Lake McRee (USC) and Charon Metayer (Arizona State). The team also […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they have signed a trio of Day Three draft picks to four-year contracts. Wide receiver/kick returner Kaden Wetjen, safety Robert Spears-Jennings, and defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio have all signed their rookie deals. The complete financials of the deals were not disclosed. Wetjen was taken in the fourth round out of […]
While it is heavily expected that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers will be in negotiations on a new deal this weekend, general manager Omar Khan is adamant that he does not currently know where the four-time MVP is. Joining Chris Mack on Westwood One Radio, Khan says he does not know specifically where Rodgers […]
The NFL schedule release date is now officially set for Thursday, May 14. As there is every year, several stand-alone games will be announced before hand, meaning we will likely know at least one week and opponent for Pittsburgh ahead of the full schedule release. The Steelers full list of 2026 opponents are as follows: […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have revealed the jersey numbers for their 2026 draft class, which are as follows: With Ben Skowronek in possession of No. 15, Allar takes 16, making him the first quarterback since Charlier Batch to wear the number for the Steelers. Bernard will give fans Eli Rodgers vibes in the slot with the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Darius Slay last offseason, continuing a long trend of signing veteran cornerbacks in the CB2 role. Steven Nelson, Ahkello Witherspoon, Patrick Peterson, Donte Jackson, and Slay all had varying degrees of success in Pittsburgh, but the latter didn’t even make it through a full season. Slay was released on […]
Part II of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be coming to an end. According to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson of 93.7 The Fan, Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and is expected to re-sign with the team as soon as this weekend. While many would be quick to write this off as just […]
While most had Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first-round conversation entering the 2026 NFL Draft, not many thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the team to take him off the board — not even Iheanachor’s college coach. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Saga Tuitele, Arizona State’s offensive […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers travelled to Ireland for the first regular season NFL game in the country’s history in 2025, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. It was possible that Pittsburgh was going to have to travel back overseas in 2026, but that will not be happening. The Steelers will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026, and it […]
Joey and Ryan are back and offer their takeaways from the 2026 NFL Draft. While Joey is frustrated by the Steelers’ front office, Ryan offers a different perspective. Plus, the guys discuss which teams they thought drafted best, and which they believe struggled.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the NFL’s most active teams in free agency, acquiring several notable names including cornerback Jamel Dean, safety Jaquan Brisker, and Michael Pittman Jr. But one analyst wants to see them make one more move in the form of a former Baltimore Ravens linebacker. Speaking on CBS Sports, Ryan Wilson […]
It’s not a secret that Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has had consecutive down seasons by his standards. After leading the NFL with 19 sacks in 2023, Watt had a combined 18.5 sacks in 2024 and 2025, posting just seven sacks last season after signing a $123 million extension. This has led to many […]
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: Steelers Could Move Troy Fautanu to New Position (From SI’s Jack Markowski): “Keep him on the right side, and I think that means Troy Fautanu is gonna be […]
UPDATE: Daequan Hardy reverted to injured reserve, per Aaron Wilson: You can read the original article below: The Steelers waived cornerback Daequan Hardy with an injury designation Tuesday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reported. Hardy first joined the Steelers’ practice squad in November; he signed a reserve/futures contract following the 2025-26 season. A Penn Hills alumnus who […]
Like all good sequels, the Aaron Rodgers-Pittsburgh Steelers melodrama has had a few decent twists and turns that would make Randy from Scream proud. A rarely used contract tender after weeks of promised deadlines coming and going without any sort of direction or answers? How exciting. Now, a new door has opened in this weird […]