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Four trade destinations for Steelers QB Mason Rudolph
The writing is on the wall for Mason Rudolph. As the Pittsburgh Steelers began OTAs this past week, it was Will Howard taking QB2 reps while Rudolph was QB3. With the Steelers also adding Drew Allar in the third round of the draft, it certainly looks like Mason Rudolph will be the odd man out […]
Steelers fringe running back impressing at OTAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers quietly have a very good running back room. While they won’t get the mass attention of Saquon Barkley or Bijan Robinson, Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle are the only duo in the NFL t0 have both rushed for 1,000 yards in 2025. Because of the one-two punch Pittsburgh has in its backfield, […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: OTAs edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: This week’s song rec:
Steelers new DC Patrick Graham embracing expectations, building communication through music
The Steelers got back on the training field this week as the organization held its first week of OTAs. For fans, the reporting and videos that circulated this week were our first look at how the new-look Steelers will operate under Mike McCarthy and his freshly assembled coaching staff. Among that staff is new defensive […]
Ryan Shazier on new Steelers role: Pittsburgh ‘runs through my blood’
Despite suffering a career-ending spinal injury in 2017, former Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has made sure to stay around football. Shazier was seen assisting Pittsburgh’s scouts in 2018, and he later made the move to coaching, contributing as a Steelers intern on offense in 2024. Then, in 2025, he moved to his current role: an […]
Steelers announce full 2026 training camp schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers full 2026 training camp schedule is here. The Steelers will report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA on Tuesday, July 28. Their first practice will take place Wednesday, July 29. The team’s first full padded practice will take place on Monday, August 3. The annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium […]
Former Steelers defensive lineman signs with Minnesota Vikings
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. He joins former Steelers teammate James Pierre, who also signed with Minnesota this offseason. Loudermilk was drafted by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. In four seasons with the […]
Former Steelers OC Todd Haley weighs in on Will Howard, Mason Rudolph QB battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off OTAs this week, which also marked the return of Aaron Rodgers for his second season with the organization. And while the vast majority of attention is rightfully on QB1, the battle for QB2 is also sparking several conversations. Will Howard has taken the second-team reps throughout the first week of […]
More Aaron Rodgers contract details revealed
UPDATE: Per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Rodgers’ contract comes with a $22 million base salary, fully guaranteed, with two $250,000 roster bonuses: the first will be paid Aug. 7., and the second will be paid Week 1, making them near-guarantees. As previously reported, there are also four $625,000 incentives for playoff wins. As predicted in […]
Mike McCarthy reveals reason for Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick position changes
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already shaken things up in the Mike McCarthy era. With OTAs beginning this past Monday, the alignment of the offensive line looks very different than it did in 2025. Tory Fautanu and Mason McCormick were moved to the left side, with Fautanu playing left tackle and McCormick at guard. Dylan Cook […]
Steelers’ Broderick Jones: No timeline on return from injury
Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones spoke to the media during OTAs Wednesday, providing some clarity — but not much — regarding a neck injury that’s made him limited to start the 2026 offseason. “I really don’t have a timeline, they never gave me a timeline,” Jones said via the Pat McAfee show’s Mark Kaboly when […]
Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers came to terms with Aaron Rodgers on a one-year, $22 million deal earlier this week. Leading up to the agreement, NFL fans were unsure whether Rodgers would return or retire. However, he has made it known that this will be the last year of his storied career. “This is it,” Rodgers told […]
Aaron Rodgers embracing mentorship role with Drew Allar, Will Howard
Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers after leading them to an AFC North title in 2025. This year will mark his 22nd season in the NFL as he looks to put a bow on his storied career with a memorable 2026 campaign. While Rodgers is the unquestioned starter this season, the Steelers […]
NFL insider predicts Steelers will cut Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have four quarterbacks on their roster, which will almost certainly change ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 season. It’s incredibly rare for a team to carry four quarterbacks, which means Pittsburgh will have a decision to make – and one NFL insider believes it will be a decision that shocks […]
Wednesday links: Are there too many international games?
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: OTAs Blog: Embracing the expectations (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): Back together again: The opening of OTAs reunited Brian Angelichio and Aaron Rodgers for the first time since Dublin. Angelichio […]
Michael Pittman Jr recruiting JuJu Smith-Schuster back to Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have put an emphasis on adding to their wide receiver room this offseason. Most notably, trading for former Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on March 9th. After just a few months of being on the team, Pittman is seemingly trying to recruit a fan favorite back to the Steelers. On Tuesday, […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Which QBs make the final roster?
The moment the Steelers selected Penn State’s Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft, it became inevitable: We were in for an offseason of quarterback discourse. A few weeks later, Pittsburgh made the long-awaited signing of Aaron Rodgers, leaving the team with four roster-able quarterbacks in the league that tends to only keep three after […]
Steelers to try OT Max Iheanachor at multiple positions
With OTAs beginning for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team is on the field as a whole for the first time in the Mike McCarthy era. While all the attention has been on the quarterback position, specifically Aaron Rodgers returning for a 22nd season, the Steelers’ offensive line has several new faces – most notably, first-round […]
Antonio Brown goes off on JuJu Smith-Schuster in social media rant
In terms of talent, Antonio Brown is one of the 10 best players to ever put on a Steelers uniform. It’s what has come after that has really stained his legacy. Since leaving the Steelers, a slew of legal issues and social media rants bashing his former team have led many to sour on the […]
Germie Bernard already impressing Steelers coaches at OTAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lacked any depth at the wide receiver position for the last several years. With the likes of Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, Allen Robinson, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling all getting notable snaps in recent memory, Pittsburgh’s receiving corps has rightfully been the butt of many jokes. The Steelers finally addressed their lack of […]
Steelers sign two more rookies
The Steelers have signed rookies Germie Bernard and Eli Heidenreich to their first NFL contracts, the team announced Monday. Pittsburgh traded up to select Bernard, an Alabama wide receiver, in the second round in 2026. Heidenreich, who was added to the Steelers’ roster as a running back/wide receiver, was a versatile slotback in the Navy […]
Sights and sounds from the Steelers’ first OTA
Steelers OTAs, or organized team activities, kicked off on Monday in Pittsburgh. And despite the practice’s voluntary nature, the team saw good attendance on Day 1 — even newly re-signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers was present. The team still has nine OTAs and a mandatory minicamp before training camp starts later in the summer. The depth […]
Steelers OT Troy Fautanu makes feelings clear on potential position change
After drafting Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor and Iowa guard Gennings Dunker with two of their first four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, it was clear that change to the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line would be imminent. Pittsburgh has spent three of the last four first-round picks on offensive tackles. With Broderick Jones still […]
Steelers sign former Pitt cornerback
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed another player who participated in their rookie minicamp last week. According to Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders, the Steelers have signed former Pitt defensive back Tamon Lynum after a rookie minicamp tryout. Lynum was spotted at the first official OTA practice wearing number 42. Lynum joins former Michigan offensive lineman Greg […]
Steelers QB Will Howard surpasses Mason Rudolph to begin OTAs
All eyes are on the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not just because Aaron Rodgers returned for his 22nd NFL season, but because the team now has four quarterbacks on its roster, meaning one will be the odd man out. With how Pittsburgh divided the reps on the first day of OTAs, it looks […]
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