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Steelers general manager Omar Khan has been focusing on extending his successful 2023 draft class recently, giving us plenty of new contracts to grade. Recently, we talked about the risk and reward of outside linebacker Nick Herbig’s recent four-year, $100 million contract. Now, let’s do the same for Darnell Washington’s four-year, $42 million deal. How […]
Crisis averted, even if there probably wasn’t one in the first place. Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith missed the team’s practice on Wednesday, the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp. The timing was suspicious, with Highsmith’s fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig signing a four-year, $100 million extension the day before — a deal that […]
Trust the Board is back with episode 14. We’re kicking off our summer series reviewing each NFL division. Don’t worry, though, we also make time for “Steelers Corner.” We appreciate if you listen/watch to the whole thing, but if you’re looking for Steelers-specific talk, we have some at the beginning and more in-depth at the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to constantly be at the center of trade discussions. And to be fair, the team has made several exchanges over the last two years. Since March, 2024, Pittsburgh has acquired or sent away each of these players: And now, many expect Pittsburgh to move at least one more notable name before […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen at the tail end of the 2025 NFL season amidst struggles at the position. Thielen had returned to the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, the team that drafted him for which he carved out a very respectable career before signing with the Carolina Panthers in 2023. Thielen […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $42 million, making him the 12th-highest paid tight end in the league. Further details on the extension have been revealed. Per Spotrac, Washington will get $11.25 million in guaranteed money. the year-by-year cap hits are as follows: Washington is coming […]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar has quickly become a polarizing name to the fanbase, as well as the media and in league-wide circles. His huge arm, big frame, and athletic abilities make him a quarterback that fits a lot of the modern prototypes, but a need to redo his footwork and other mechanics do have […]
The Steelers signed edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension Tuesday that will keep him under contract through 2030. On Saturday, the details of Herbig’s contract were released per Over the Cap. As with most extensions, Herbig’s upcoming season will have a low cap hit at just $5.4 million as he enjoys […]
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). For me, it’s been a long week to start the month of June, and I’m looking forward to lounging by the water. This 4 pack of questions is here to get the conversation going, so let […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room is already full as is. With four signal-callers currently on the roster, adding a fifth before training camp would be a shock, to say the least. However, there is a rare case in which a first-round talent is available in the supplemental draft. Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s appeal […]
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Yes, the 2026 season has yet to begin, so looking ahead to March of 2027 feels a bit premature. However, in this specific case, an exception can be made. As it currently stands, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not have a proven long-term answer at quarterback on their roster. Regardless of how you feel about Drew […]
For years, one of the most frequent debates in the AFC North revolved around who was the better pass rusher: Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt or Cleveland’s Myles Garrett? Since entering the league together in 2017, the two players have served as an interesting Rorschach test for the league, as the two have had eerily similar production, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped mandatory minicamp and have one more round of OTAs before wrapping up their offseason program. After that, they will take six weeks off before making the trek to Latrobe for training camp at the end of July. Following the final practice of minicamp, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Missi […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have handed out $142 million in contract extension this week. Edge rusher Nick Herbig received a four-year, $100 million deal and tight end Darnell Washington earned a four-year, $42 million extension, which leaves two notable names from the Steelers’ 2023 draft class in need of extensions – defensive lineman Keeanu Benton and […]
After signing former Aaron Rodgers teammate and veteran tight end Robert Tonyan on Thursday, the Steelers made room by waiving tight end Chamon Metayer, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Metayer was part of the Steelers’ initial undrafted free agent class in 2026. He played college football in 2025 alongside Pittsburgh first-round pick Max Iheanachor at Arizona […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been spending money over the last two days. Between edge rusher Nick Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington, Pittsburgh has given $142 million in total money across the two extensions, and it’s the Herbig deal that has many wondering what comes next for their group of edge rushers. The Steelers are […]
After hosting five players for minicamp tryouts earlier this week, the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed former first-round pick linebacker Jamin Davis. Davis, a former Kentucky Wildcat, was the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. by the Washington Commanders. The announcement comes just hours after the Steelers announced they signed tight end Robert […]
Just hours after signing tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year $42 million dollar contract extension, the Pittsburgh Steelers have added another tight end to their roster tight end to their roster in Robert Tonyan. The former teammate of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has joined the Steelers 90-man roster on a one-year deal after a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will conclude mandatory minicamp on Thursday before returning next week for their final rounds of OTAs. After that, they will let out for six weeks before reporting to Latrobe for training camp. This is the time of year for fringe players to show they deserve a spot on the 53-man roster, and […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year, $42 million extension, per Jordan Schultz. Washington was entering the final year of his rookie contract and will now remain in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future. The Steelers now have two of the top 12 highest-paid tight ends in football, as Washington’s new […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL. In a post on his social media accounts, Wilson writes, “Thank you, Football. Love, #3.” Wilson recently accepted a job with CBS as their newest NFL analyst where he will replace Matt Ryan on The NFL Today. Wilson played one season for […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers inked edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, and they have wasted no time working toward another deal done with another former Wisconsin Badger. Per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, Pittsburgh and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton are beginning to work out a new deal. “The Steelers […]
The last two seasons have been down years for Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt. After leading the NFL in sacks with 19 in 2023, becoming the only player to lead the league in sacks three times, Watt has totaled just 18.5 over the last two seasons combined, including just seven sacks a year ago. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers locked up one of their top rising stars to a long-term deal, signing edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million deal with $42 million in guaranteed money. It would have been a shock if Pittsburgh didn’t lock Herbig up, but doing it at this price is a steal when compared […]