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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. […]
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Steelers safety Kyle Dugger has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. This move keeps Dugger in the AFC North and gives him an opportunity to play a pivotal role on a defense that desperately needed help in the secondary. Dugger was traded from the […]
We’ve had some time to ruminate on our original rankings and watch more film. What is one of the biggest changes reflected in your ranks since our first Big Board? RP: Nothing that feels major to me. I’ve shuffled around some of my Edge and CB preferences. I’ve lowered some of the skill position guys […]
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon has changed his mind about retirement and is signing a new deal with the Tennessee Titans. McCutcheon signed a futures deal with the Steelers in January of 2025. He spent the offseason with the team and recorded a 24-yard touchdown reception against […]
As crazy as it may sound, the Denver Broncos have reportedly discussed brining in Aaron Rodgers for a visit, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. This comes on the heels of Bo Nix suffering a broken ankle in Denver’s divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills. “There’s talk of the Broncos possibly bringing Rodgers […]
The Rooney Rule became a big topic of conversation over the last week after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened civil litigation against Goodell and the league if the rule wasn’t abolished. “NFL fans in Florida don’t care what color their coach’s skin is,” Uthmeier wrote via Kalyn Kahler. “They care what colors their coach […]
A Pittsburgh Steelers free agent has found a new home in the NFC. Former Steelers safety Chuck Clark is signing with the Detroit Lions, the team announced. Clark spent the 2025 season with the Steelers, totaling 51 tackles and a forced fumble in 15 games. Clark played a big part in Pittsburgh’s win over Detroit […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s top teams to watch in next month’s draft when it comes to taking a quarterback. While the rising expectation is that Aaron Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh, nothing is set in stone, nor do the Steelers have a proven long-term option at the position on the roster. […]
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 could probably use another defensive lineman in […]
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: Rookie Recap: Derrick Harmon (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): Despite missing five games due to injuries, Harmon was still a dominant force for the defense. “For me, it was […]
With the draft just about three weeks away, we should be getting a clearer picture of who exactly the Steelers will be targeting on night one of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. We know about half of the Steelers’ top 30 pre-draft visitors, and the latest prospect should be a familiar name to BTSC readers […]
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 have done a ton to bolster their […]
The NFL has passed a rule largely related to an incident involving Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. “NFL owners also just approved an amended rule change that not only will allow League personnel to consult with on-field officials when considering disqualifications for both flagrant football acts and non-football acts without being called on the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another dynamic piece to their backfield this offseason when they signed running back Rico Dowdle, and the new Pittsburgh running back is making it clear he’s arriving motivated and with purpose. In a recent sit-down with Missi Matthews of Pittsburgh Steelers media, Dowdle opened up about why Pittsburgh felt like the […]
New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy continues to make one thing clear: he believes in young quarterback Will Howard. Speaking at the NFL’s annual league meetings, McCarthy once again voiced strong support for the second-year signal caller, reinforcing comments he made during his introductory press conference. “If I was drafting players that year, he […]