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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 […]

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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. […]

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Should Steelers hire Sean McDermott?

The offseason has begun for 28 teams around the NFL, 10 of whom will have different head coaches. The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons have each hired former AFC North head coaches, as John Harbaugh is the new head man for the Giants, and the Falcons have hired Kevin Stefanski. The remaining eight teams […]

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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 […]

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CFP National Championship Open Thread

Tonight the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers go against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Indiana enters undefeated and riding a historic season powered by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza’s playmaking and leadership have been central to the Hoosiers’ run. Miami earned its championship berth with several gritty playoff wins […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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NFL Divisional Round Sunday open thread

The second half of the NFL’s Divisional Round is today, with the Texans and Patriots squaring off in Foxborough at 3 p.m. EST on ESPN, and the Bears hosting the Rams at 6:30 p.m. on NBC. Enjoy the games here at BTSC. What are you snacking on? Who are you rooting for? What are you […]

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Several Steelers make it known they want Aaron Rodgers back in 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 season came to an end last Monday night in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, extending the franchise record of consecutive seasons without a playoff win to nine. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach one day later after 19 seasons at the helm. Due to Tomlin stepping […]

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Steelers to interview Mike McCarthy about head coach opening

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the ground running in their head coaching search, requesting interviews with over half a dozen candidates in the first five days of their search. Per Adam Schefter, they are expected to add yet another name to that list in the form of former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head […]

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Saturday Night Open Thread: Mike Drop

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Open Thread (aka SOT). It’s been quite a week. Another embarrassing playoff loss. Then Mike (Tomlin) drops a bombshell of a resignation. Whether you wanted it or not, Mike Tomlin is no longer the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This […]

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Saturday NFL Games Open Thread

Our Steelers and Mike T are done, but there are still 8 teams still alive for Super Bowl LX. First, Josh Allen and the Bills travel to nix the Broncos led by Bo Nix. Then Brock Purdy and the 49ers try to knock off Sam Darnold and the Seahawks. Who ya rooting for now that the […]

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James Harrison says Mike Tomlin is not a Hall of Famer

The NFL world is still in shock after Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. Several of Tomlin’s players, both current and former, have shared their reactions on social media, thanking Tomlin for all he’s done for them. Some, though, have other thoughts. On the latest episode of […]

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Longtime Steeler Danny Smith interviews for Buccaneers special teams coordinator job

Significant changes continue to unfold in Pittsburgh following Mike Tomlin’s resignation after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers. In the wake of Tomlin’s departure, members of his coaching staff were informed they could begin exploring other employment opportunities, signaling a broader transition for the organization. One longtime member of Tomlin’s staff, special teams […]

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Steelers coaches given permission to seek other jobs

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look much different in 2026 than they have in the last 19 years. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after the team’s wild card loss to the Houston Texans, marking the seventh straight postseason defeat for the team. With Tomlin gone, questions arose about which, if any, assistants would be retained […]

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Steelers sign WR, OL to futures deals Thursday

UPDATE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that wide receiver Brandon Johnson, not wide receiver Brandon Smith, signed with the Steelers. As the Steelers continue their search for a new head coach, general manager Omar Khan has also began to construct the team’s offseason 90-man roster. The Steelers announced Thursday that the team […]

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

The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.” A potential move to […]

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NFL analyst says Steelers should try to steal Matt LaFleur from Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the ground running with their head coaching search. At the time of writing, they have requested interviews with six candidates, five of whom are defensive coordinators. However, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky believes the Steelers should turn their attention to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur “The first step I would […]

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Steelers Read & React: So now what?

Tuesday, while still reeling from the latest playoff loss, Steelers fans were treated to a sudden, shocking exit of head coach Mike Tomlin. If you’ve been around these parts long, you know that the pleas for Tomlin to step away or to be let go have been a constant in the comment sections and articles […]

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Steelers sign 13 to reserve/futures contracts Wednesday

Offseason roster moves have begun for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the team announcing 13 reserve/futures contracts Wednesday. You can read the full list below: With the exception of Burgess, every player had an earlier stint on the Steelers practice squad in 2025. Burgess went undrafted in 2024 out of the State University of New York […]

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach tracker: Interviews, requests, and potential hires

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach search is off and running after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. The Steelers will have a busy schedule putting together interviews, and the names are already piling up. With that said, this piece will be used to keep track of every interview request/confirmed interview the Steelers schedule with […]

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New draft pod: Best Available Pod, Episode 001

With the Steelers’ season over and the Senior Bowl at the end of the month, it’s officially draft season. The Steelers still have some work to do putting together a staff after Mike Tomlin’s departure, but in our defense, we recorded this Sunday night before any of that news broke. Best Available Pod will cover […]

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