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Pittsburgh Steelers top 10 players ahead of 2026 season
We are exactly nine Sundays from the Pittsburgh Steelers beginning their 2026 season against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. And after all the additions the Steelers made this offseason, compiling a top 10 players list for the 2026 season was a bit more challenging than it was in recent years. My good friend Derrick […]
Former Steelers CB Joe Haden says Mike Tomlin lacked accountability
Ever since Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, several former players have shared their opinions – both good and bad – on the Super Bowl-winning head coach. Most notably, James Harrison was very outspoken about Tomlin, saying he didn’t believe he was a Hall of Fame caliber head coach. “He’s […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: I think it’s gonna rain…
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 been a stormy week in the greater Philly area with multiple thunderstorms rolling through. It is nice that my lawn is somewhat green without the daily watering my neighbors have to do to […]
Steelers Super Bowl champion passes away
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Greg Hawthorne has passed away at the age of 69, his sister, Michelle Payton, announced in a social media post. “On behalf of the Hawthorne family, it is with deep sadness that our brother Gregory Dale Hawthorne passed away last night,” Payton writes. “Please keep his mother and his children, his […]
Steelers defender named biggest bust of 2026
The 2026 season could prove to be a pivotal one for Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson. After flashing plenty of promise as a rookie, Wilson’s second NFL season was filled with both encouraging moments and frustrating inconsistencies. While he emerged as one of the team’s most productive tacklers, his role remained somewhat limited, as former […]
Steelers Friday Night Happy Hour: New hobbies edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: 2. Maybe grilling isn’t your thing, but everybody needs a hobby. What is yours? Has anybody picked up any new hobbies recently they’d like to share and discuss? 3. Every summer, the NFL puts out those player-voted Top 100 lists and gets fans raving about the results. […]
ESPN analyst says Steelers’ Zach Frazier could become NFL’s best center
Zach Frazier was selected 51st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL Draft. Since entering the league, the former West Virginia Mountaineer has had an immediate impact on the Steelers’ offense and figures to be a pivotal piece of the Steelers’ offensive line for years to come. The former second-round pick posted the […]
Joey Porter Jr. reacts to being snubbed from ESPN’s top 10 CBs list
At this point in the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason, all eyes seem to be on cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and his contract situation. The 2023 second-round pick is due for an extension that will likely pay him in the neighborhood of $30 million per season. However, we have no reports that suggest that a deal is […]
Aaron Donald links up with new Steelers defender Jaquan Brisker
A video that surfaced on social media this week showed former Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald putting another Pittsburgh-area product through a workout, as the future Hall of Fame defensive tackle worked with new Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker on pass-rush techniques. The workout paired two Western Pennsylvania standouts. Donald, a Penn Hills graduate, is […]
Carolina Panthers veteran slams ‘uninteresting’ Steelers in 2026 predictions
From the random department, Carolina Panthers long snapper J.J. Jansen recently offered his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers during an appearance on the NFL Daily podcast, where he discussed former teammate Aaron Rodgers, and current Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy. Despite expressing confidence that McCarthy and Rodgers will work well together again in Pittsburgh, Jansen wasn’t overly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steelers’ Cam Heyward unfathomably left off top 10 DTs rankings
Cam Heyward continues to defy Father Time with his high level of play. He was an All-Pro for the second consecutive season in 2025, marking two All-Pro selections since turning 35 years old. Despite that production, though, Heyward was shockingly left out of the top 10 defensive tackle rankings from NFL personnel across the league, […]
Are the Steelers being disrespected nationally?
Welcome back to another edition of Read & React! With training camp set to begin at the end of this month, we’ve nearly made it through the quiet portion of the NFL calendar. Soon, your feeds will be stuffed with the usual summer fare: stories on players who arrived at camp in the best shape […]
Former Steelers safety throws shade at Teryl Austin
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very disappointing season defensively in 2026. Pittsburgh finished 26th in total defense and 29th in passing defense, despite having the NFL’s most expensive defense. Because of this, then-defensive coordinator Teryl Austin faced a ton of scrutiny – more than he was already subjected to. Not only was it fans and […]
T.J. Watt tumbles in ESPN edge rusher rankings
We are officially under three weeks away from the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting for training camp. As we eagerly await the start of camps around the league, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler is rolling out his survey of league executives and coaches to rank the best players at each position. In the latest rankings on the edge rusher […]
Steelers’ free agent signing labeled as under-the-radar weapon
The Pittsburgh Steelers made several notable additions this offseason. After trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman, Pittsburgh signed the likes of Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, and Jaquan Brisker to its roster. One other name they added, though, is flying under the radar. Defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day joined the Steelers on a two-year, $11 million deal, […]
All three Steelers preseason games will be nationally televised
If you’re a Steelers fan to the point that even the preseason is must-see TV, a Tuesday ESPN press release came with some good news. All three Steelers preseason games this August will be nationally televised live on NFL Network, a channel carried by many cable and streaming providers, as well as included in the […]
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr snubbed from top 10 cornerbacks rankings
In the lead-up to training camps opening around the NFL, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has begun to roll other his yearly series of positional rankings. The Pittsburgh Steelers had no representation on the running back rankings, and now shockingly don’t have a name in the top 10 cornerback rankings, as Joey Porter Jr. was left off […]
Steelers ranked in bottom half of NFL hierarchy
The Pittsburgh Steelers largely kept their core intact this offseason and are looking to defend their AFC North crown this season with some key additions. ESPN analysts Mike Clay, Seth Walder, and Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 starting lineups across the National Football League. They considered factors like age, talent, and production. The trio of […]
Steelers Pro Bowler named Pittsburgh’s biggest weakness
On the surface, the Pittsburgh Steelers have arguably their most talented roster of the 2020s thus far. By adding the likes of Michael Pittman, Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, Jaquan Brisker, and a quality draft class that features several names who can contribute right away, Pittsburgh could build on an AFC North championship from a season […]
Steelers biggest 2026 X-factor revealed
We are just about three weeks away from the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to Latrobe for training camp. From there, it will be full steam ahead towards the 2026 NFL season and the first season for the Steelers under new head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff. The Steelers have made it clear that they want […]
Steelers, Lions could come together for defensive back trade, says insider
It almost feels like many are waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make a trade. They’ve made 11 such moves for players dating back to the 2024 offseason, the most recent of which sent wide receiver Michael Pittman to Pittsburgh. The heaviest focus for a potential trade has lied with edge rusher Alex Highsmith. However, […]
Steelers give Acrisure Stadium much-needed change
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ home of Acrisure Stadium was one of the more maligned around the NFL over the last two seasons due to the condition of the field. Last season against the Cleveland Browns, kicker Chris Boswell slipped during a kick due to the poor field conditions, and Miles Killebrew was lost for the season […]
Four forgotten Steelers ahead of training camp
We’ve finally reached the same month as Steelers training camp, with players reporting to Latrobe on July 28. There, narratives will start to take shape regarding the team’s camp battles ahead of the preseason, and eventually, when rosters are cut down to 53 players on Aug. 30. Before then, here are four Steelers players who […]
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