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There have been big changes in the Pittsburgh front office this offseason. With longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down and the Steelers hiring Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy in his place, the team is starting a new era of Steelers football. For those who have followed the Steelers’ approach to the NFL draft over the […]
With the NFL Draft just two weeks away, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue their pre-draft visits on Wednesday by welcoming in another receiver. Per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, the Steelers hosted UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell to a top 30 visit. Bell had a tremendous season in 2025, hauling in 101 catches for 1,278 yards […]
Voluntary workouts for NFL teams with new head coaches began on Tuesday. For the first time in 19 years, the Steelers fell into this category and welcomed players back to the South Side for the first time since mid-January. The Steelers posted pictures and videos, including T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Jalen Ramsey, Pat Freiermuth, Jack […]
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: Former Player Says Steelers Were Best Team He Ever Played For (From SI’s Jacob Punturi): The latest example of that was former offensive lineman Derwin Gray. In a […]
Each year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish has put together a draft gems list. This series is not meant to predict who the Steelers will pick, but rather highlight players Ryan thinks will be viable NFL players, and should be available in Rounds 2-7. Looking for more? Check out Ryan’s picks this year at: We’re getting closer […]
With the NFL Draft just over two weeks away, the day is getting closer and closer to finding out who the Steelers take in the first round. Peter Schrager of ESPN weighed in with his first mock draft, predicting the Steelers will take Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker. “Alabama’s Ty Simpson is still available, but I’m expecting Aaron […]
The Steelers continue to knock out their top-30 visits ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, hosting three prospects on Tuesday per PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh. The three names are Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, who was already reported as a pre-draft visit, as well as Louisiana inside linebacker Jaden Dugger and Florida State defensive tackle Darrell […]
The NFL Draft is only three weeks away, and Pittsburgh will become the epicenter of the football world. Three positions have been rumored the most around the Steelers the last number of weeks: wide receiver, guard, and quarterback. While Ty Simpson may fit the Steelers dire need under center and another wide receiver would certainly […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The aren’t many prospects who fit the boom/bust label […]
The most unique and unlikely mock draft of the season has been released by ESPN. While the 2026 NFL Draft will surely see a handful of trades between teams before 32 picks are made to close the first round, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell took a different approach in his latest mock. On Monday, he released […]
The NFL Draft is an exciting time already, but draft-day trades take it to another level. Whether your team is gaining more capital later on or moving up for a player the front office is that confident about, there’s always a little rush that comes with the bottom-of-the-screen ticker switching to a new team color. […]
If you asked just about anyone, fan or media, about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason, most to all would give them a top-notch grade. After the notable additions of Michael Pittman, Jamel Dean, Rico Dowdle, and Jaquan Brisker, the Steelers are a better team on paper than they were when their 2025 season ended in January. […]
We are just over two weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft officially kicking off in Pittsburgh. I have long been of the opinion that the Steelers have been stacking picks in this draft for a reason. The team is currently slated to make 12 picks in this upcoming draft, something they haven’t done since […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. As one of the more polarizing quarterback prospects in […]
With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the market for wide receiver help—and a surprising opportunity may be developing. According to ESPN’s NFL Draft Insider Matt Miller, Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson is trending in the wrong direction as draft boards begin to take final shape. Once viewed as a potential […]
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had one of the best seasons of anyone at his position in 2025. In 524 coverage snaps, he allowed just 32 receptions on 64 targets with zero touchdowns and a passer rating of just 61.5, per Next Gen Stats. Despite that, Porter still feels disrespected by people who critique […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will put the final big touches on their roster in less than three week’s time during the 2026 NFL Draft. While other additions will take place between then and Week 1, the. most notable additions will come via the annual selection meeting. However there very well could be multiple notable departures, and […]
Aaron Rodgers isn’t a Pittsburgh Steeler at the moment, but he sure feels like one. After Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, what we’ve felt confident about for a while became even more likely: Rodgers is the last remaining viable quarterback on the market for Pittsburgh, unless the franchise unexpectedly turns […]
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 Easter/Passover weekend for those that celebrate, and the east coast feels like spring has sprung. Hope you’re enjoying the weather and the holiday/spring break. This five pack of questions is here to […]
The Steelers have 12 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, and while the jury is still out on whether or not the team will actually end up selecting a player at every slot, there’s absolutely an argument in favor of doing exactly that. If the draft is a numbers game, why not take as many […]
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For the Steelers, preparation for the 2026 season is less than a week away. On Friday, the team announced that its voluntary workouts will begin on April 7. That will include just strength, conditioning, and physical rehabilitation — phase one of the NFL offseason — not required, but a chance for the team to start […]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard has become one of the most popular players in Pittsburgh without having taken an NFL snap. The Ohio State national champion was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft – a label that has quickly stuck to Howard when discussing his chances of being the long-term answer […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era in the post-Mike Tomlin world. Tomlin stepped down as Steelers head coach in January following Pittsburgh’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans I the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. He had been the head coach of the Steelers for 19 seasons, which made him the […]
At the time of writing, there are 32 Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And while most to all of our favorite Steelers of all time have busts in Canton, or will in the future, today isn’t about them. Rather, it’s about the guys who may not be talked about as much. […]