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Maxx Crosby raves about Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the offseason with questions surrounding the quarterback position – a spot they’ve found themselves in for five consecutive years now. Aaron Rodgers’ future is up in the air, as the four-time MVP has yet to decide if he will return for a 22nd season or retire. Regardless of whether he returns […]
2026 Senior Bowl Day 3 Notebook
The defenses, especially the National team, dominated yet again JB: While there is certainly more offensive talent on the American team, I don’t want that to dismiss just how dominant the entire National team defense has been. Jacob Rodriguez was the best player I saw all week in Mobile. His coverage skills shined big time, […]
Report: Steelers to hire HOF finalist as assistant OL coach
UPDATE: Multiple sources, including KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, have reported Evans will be the assistant offensive line coach in Pittsburgh. The Steelers will be adding a new name to its coaching staff, per report, with CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz posting late Thursday that the Steelers are “expected to hire” Saints assistant offensive line coach Jahri Evans. […]
Steelers sign former Saints WR
The Steelers have signed their first player under new head coach Mike McCarthy, announcing the addition of wide receiver A.T. Perry to the offseason roster on Thursday. Perry was selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He appeared in 10 games his rookie season, starting three. He […]
Former Steelers assistant leaves for AFC foe
The Pittsburgh Steelers are welcoming several new faces to their coaching staff, which you can follow along with in our assistant coach tracker. With new additions also come departures, and the Steelers have already seen several coaches go elsewhere. Special teams coordinator Danny Smith took the same role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and offensive […]
Report: Steelers hire new RBs coach with Mike McCarthy ties
The Steelers have reportedly added another name to their 2026 coaching staff, with Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. posting Thursday that Pittsburgh has hired Dallas assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung as the team’s next running backs coach. Chinyoung will be filling the role previously held by Eddie Faulkner in Pittsburgh. Chinyoung got his […]
Steelers hire Washington Commanders defensive assistant
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy have gone full speed ahead in building a coaching staff since he was introduced as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday afternoon. Thus far, McCarthy has hired Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator, James Campen as his offensive line coach, and Adam Henry as wide receivers coach. Additionally, McCarthy […]
Steelers to interview former Packers QB for offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to explore options for their vacant offensive coordinator position, and another familiar name from Mike McCarthy’s coaching tree has emerged as a candidate. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Steelers have formally notified the New Orleans Saints of their intent to interview Scott Tolzien, who currently serves as the Saints’ […]
Steelers hire new offensive line coach with Aaron Rodgers connection
Mike McCarthy continues to build his coaching staff after being introduced as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After naming Adam Henry the wide receivers coach, McCarthy has found a new offensive line coach, hiring James Campen. “The Steelers are set to hire veteran offensive line coach James Campen, sources tell CBS Sports,” Matt […]
Steelers reportedly give Aaron Rodgers deadline to make decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter another offseason with questions at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is coming off a respectable season that ended with the Steelers winning the AFC North, and his long-time head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, is now the head coach in Pittsburgh. During his introductory press conference, McCarthy said he “definitely” […]
Steelers Read & React: New year, new Mike
Mike McCarthy is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest head coach, following directly behind a line of Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, and Chuck Noll in the Steel City. Those are big shoes to fill, and while McCarthy impressed in his introductory press conference, his hiring continues to be met with vitriol from the team’s fanbase. Now that […]
NFL Draft 2026: Trust The Board, Episodes 003 and 004 are LIVE from the Senior Bowl
Welcome to Mobile, Joey and Ryan are at the Senior Bowl this week and have you covered with everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft’s top prospects. They gave their instant reaction to day one of practice and who stood out to them in episode 3! In episode 4 they dived […]
2026 Senior Bowl Day 2 Notebook
MOBILE, AL – Things were heating up on Day 2 of the Senior Bowl, both literally and figuratively. The temperature in Mobile was back above 50 degrees for the better part of the day, and the second practice of the week brought a heightened intensity. Here are the highlights. Defense dominated in a big way […]
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier says he ‘would love’ to play for Mike McCarthy and the Steelers
It’s officially draft season, and the sixth consecutive offseason in which the Steelers will be searching for a quarterback. There are plenty of questions as to who new head coach Mike McCarthy will favor in the draft or in free agency, but it is clear that the Steelers and McCarthy value their connections. The connection […]
Steelers to hire Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hitting the ground running after introducing Mike McCarthy as the team’s new head coach. After hiring Adam Henry as the new wide receivers coach, the Steelers are “close” to finalizing a deal with Patrick Graham to be the new defensive coordinator, per Gerry Dulac. “New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is close […]
AFC North head coaches set for 2026 as Browns hire Todd Monken
The final head coaching vacancy in the AFC North was filled on Wednesday with the Cleveland Browns announcing the hire of former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. Monken was the third head coaching hire in the division this offseason, replacing Kevin Stefanski (now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons) […]
Steelers hire new wide receivers coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy, and with that will a new coaching staff under the Super Bowl-winning head coach. McCarthy didn’t waste time after his introductory press conference making his first hire. “Steelers are hiring Adam Henry as their new receivers coach, per source,” Cameron Wolfe reports. […]
Omar Khan hints at Will Howard getting opportunity with Mike McCarthy
On Tuesday, Omar Khan and fellow Pittsburgh Steelers brass presented Mike McCarthy as the club’s successor to Mike Tomlin via a press conference. During the 65-year-old’s introduction, the black and gold’s newest bench boss addressed questions regarding his plans for the offense, the whirlwind of the past few days, and how his past will influence […]
Wednesday links: Can Kaleb Johnson break out in Year 2?
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: Greenfield welcomes Mike McCarthy’s return as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach (From WTAE’s Marcie Cipriani): Despite McCarthy’s career taking him to Green Bay and Dallas, Gregg said McCarthy always […]
2026 Senior Bowl Day 1 Notebook
MOBILE, AL – It was a cold, but beautiful day in Mobile, Alabama, an excellent start to the 2026 Senior Bowl. After a harrowing day of travel thanks to Winter Storm Fern messing up flights and causing both of us to have to rebook and adjust on the fly, we were glad to put those […]
Steelers assistant coach tracker: Interviews, hires, departures
The Steelers’ head coaching search ended over the weekend with Pittsburgh hiring former Cowboys and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for the job on Jan. 24. However, while the headlining position has been filled, Pittsburgh will still need to finalize its coaching staff in the near future as free agency and the NFL Draft approaches. […]
Mike McCarthy choked up detailing his love for Pittsburgh
A new era of Pittsburgh Steelers football began on Tuesday afternoon inside the PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium. 62-year-old Greenfield native and Super Bowl XLV Champion Mike McCarthy is the 17th head coach in Steelers history. Introduced alongside owner/president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan, McCarthy introduced his plan for the Steelers […]
Mike McCarthy reveals plans for Steelers on both sides of the ball
Mike McCarthy confirmed during his introductory press conference that he will assume play-calling duties for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense, signaling a notable shift in the team’s offensive structure under his leadership. McCarthy, who was officially introduced as the franchise’s new head coach, said he will be directly responsible for designing and running the offense. The […]
Former Steelers defensive back being interviewed for defensive coordinator
Mike McCarthy is getting to work putting together his first staff as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are set to interview Commanders defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons for their defensive coordinator position, according to Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. Simmons has been the defensive pass game coordinator in Washington, […]
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