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Steelers add fastest player in 2026 draft in latest ESPN mock
In NFL analyst Field Yates’ latest mock draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers address two of their most pressing needs with a blend of power in the trenches and elite speed on the perimeter. With the 21st overall pick, Yates projects Pittsburgh to select Olaivavega Ioane, a dominant interior offensive lineman out of Penn State. Known for […]
Steelers WR Michael Pittman believes Aaron Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on whether he will play a 22nd NFL season. Not even the team’s biggest offseason acquisition knows who will be throwing him the ball. Pittsburgh traded for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. at the start of the new league year […]
NFL mock draft has Steelers making controversial QB decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active this offseason, making several notable additions in free agency. With the first wave of the offseason having come and gone, the majority of eyes are now looking forward to the NFL Draft, which will take place in just over a month. Chad Reuter of NFL Media released a […]
BTSC Steelers Mock Draft Monday: Fan Rules edition
Welcome back to another Behind the Steel Curtain Mock Draft Monday. I hope all of you had an enjoyable weekend. Every Monday, we’ve been providing you with new and original mock drafts from BTSC staff members, and that will continue right up until the week of the draft. As we’ve been taking these in turns, […]
Steelers sign former Chicago Bears running back
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer, per Ian Rapoport. Homer serves more as a special teamer than a running back, as he had just one carry in 2025 in 10 games. For his career, he has 90 rushing attempts and one touchdown. Homer was drafted in the sixth round […]
Steelers schedule pre-draft visit with another LB
Inside linebacker might be higher up on the Steelers’ draft board than many realize, as Pittsburgh has scheduled a visit with another prospect in LSU’s Harold Perkins Jr., Ryan Fowler reported Monday. Perkins recorded 56 total tackles in 2025 for the Tigers, along with eight tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, and one forced […]
NFL draft profile 2026 Chase Bisontis (Guard, Texas A&M)
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 Steelers let Isaac Seumalo leave in free agency, […]
Top free agent offensive lineman still available for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent much of this offseason reshaping their roster, but one area still quietly in need of reinforcement is the interior offensive line. After losing Isaac Seumalo to the Arizona Cardinals, they appear to have a hole at left guard. If they’re serious about stabilizing the offense and protecting their long-term quarterback […]
Former Steelers scout reveals details of Mike Tomlin’s departure
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to process the sudden retirement of longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, and as more details emerge, a clearer picture is forming of how the organization said goodbye behind the scenes. According to former Steelers scout Mark Gorscak, a final sendoff for Tomlin was organized by former general manager Kevin Colbert — […]
Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard appear at charity flag football event
Aaron Rodgers has yet to make his decision on whether or not he will be the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback this season. However, he and fellow quarterback Will Howard recently made an appearance together at a charity event. The two quarterbacks played in the RX3 Foundation flag football tournament, which brings together NFL players, celebrities, and […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Cole Payton (Quarterback, North Dakota State)
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 Cole Payton hype train has taken off in […]
NFL draft profile 2026: D’Angelo Ponds (Cornerback, Indiana)
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 nickel cornerback position is essentially a starter in […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: School of Hard Equinox
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Yesterday was the vernal equinox, meaning those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will be enjoying more sunlight than darkness with each passing day. Things are looking bright for our Steelers (but not […]
Steelers projected to take star Big Ten receiver in latest mock draft
The wide receiver position has been one of controversy for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the last number of years. Since 2024, the Steelers have made a notable trade at the position every year. In March of 2024, they traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, but never replenished the hole he left behind. They did […]
Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems: Running backs
Every year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish puts 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: Running back is not […]
Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Cowboys offensive lineman
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Brock Hoffman, For real this time. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show reports that the Steelers have agreed to terms with the veteran. “The Steelers have signed C/G Brock Hoffman (6-4, 302) to a 1-year deal to strengthen their depth in the interior of […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: March Madness edition
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Steelers bring back veteran center
The Steelers have re-signed center Ryan McCollum to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. McCollum has been with the Steelers since 2022. He was on and off the team’s practice squad at first but over the last two seasons has found a role as a special teams lineman and starting center Zach Frazier’s backup. […]
Former Steelers WR teases NFL return
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. at the start of the new league year. With the addition of Pittman, the Steelers have two legitimate receivers at the top of the depth chart, which is something they haven’t had in a number of […]
Steelers host fast-rising LB prospect to pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their pre-draft visits on Friday with four prospects visiting the facility. One of which is North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton, who noted that he would be visiting the Steelers after he wrapped up his Pro Day. Additionally, the Steelers are hosting Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. Rodriguez led the Big […]
Pittsburgh schools to close during week of NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh next month, public schools in the area are going to extreme measures to accommodate students and staff. Pittsburgh public schools will be closed from April 22-24 due to road closures, parking restrictions, and heavy traffic expected. Students will partake in remote learning during the three-day stretch. […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Carnell Tate (Wide receiver, Ohio State)
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. Wide receiver remains a popular first-round option for the […]
Steelers hosting sleeper QB for pre-draft visit
North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton is headed to Pittsburgh for a pre-draft workout, the passer said at his pro day Thursday per KVRR’s Ryan Bowlin. Payton will be the second quarterback the Steelers have a reported pre-draft visit with, along with Miami’s Carson Beck. On Thursday, the Steelers hosted Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis and […]
Steelers host Pitt linebacker to pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting two players to pre-draft visits on Thursday, one of which is a local star. Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis is visiting the team today, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. Louis has been a name on the rise during the draft process after having a terrific week at the Senior Bowl and […]
Ben Roethlisberger implores Aaron Rodgers to make decision on Steelers’ future
As the NFL offseason rolls into mid-March, the Pittsburgh Steelers still have yet to get an answer from Aaron Rodgers on whether or not he will be coming back, and multiple former Steelers have begun to weigh in with their thoughts. Rod Woodson aired his frustration speaking on The Rich Eisen Show. “Is he gonna […]
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