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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
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
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 […]
Pittsburgh Steelers propose NFL rule change ahead of Annual League Meeting
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of two teams two propose rule changes sent league-wide ahead of the Annual League Meeting taking place in just two weeks. The Cleveland Browns were the first team to propose a change, their proposal being teams can trade draft picks up to five years into the future. The Steelers were […]
Steelers hosting top WR for pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to evaluate options at wide receiver ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, signaling that their offseason overhaul at the position is far from complete. Despite already acquiring and signing Michael Pittman Jr. in a high-profile move earlier this offseason, Pittsburgh remains active in scouting additional talent. Per Mike DeFabo of The […]
Steelers Hall of Famer is tired of Aaron Rodgers
Despite a tremendous offseason thus far, the Pittsburgh Steelers still continue to wait on a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers on whether or not he will return for his second season with the Steelers, and his 22nd in the NFL. General manager Omar Khan has been adamant that this year won’t be like 2025 where […]
Steelers Read & React: 2026 Free agency roundup
After an eventful opening week of the NFL’s free agency period, the action is starting to settle down around the league. All the marquee players on the market have signed new deals, and the remaining veterans will slowly be added to teams between now and August. We’ve also seen a handful of trades go down […]
Wednesday links: Should the Steelers extend K Chris Boswell?
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: Steelers legend, Hall of Famer Rod Woodson ‘tired’ of Aaron Rodgers waiting game: ‘They need to move forward’ (From NFL.com’s Grant Gordon): “Is he gonna play? Listen, I […]
Two Steelers among NFL leaders in performance-based payouts
Linebacker Payton Wilson and offensive guard Mason McCormick received some good news on Monday, with each player earning over $1 million in performance-based payouts based on their playing time in 2025. Wilson and McCormick, both still on their rookie contracts with the Steelers, benefited from the NFL program that gives pay bumps to players that […]
Steelers hosting speedy defensive back for top-30 visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson for a top-30 visit on Tuesday, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. Johnson ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and currently projects as an early- to mid-second round pick in April’s draft. He could very well be the first player from […]
Steelers miss out on top free agent guard
In terms of teams who have had the best offseason through one week, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in that conversation. Along with trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, the Steelers have added free agents Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, and Jaquan Brisker, making both their offense and defense stronger. The Steelers haven’t had many notable […]
Steelers hosting polarizing quarterback to pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck to a pre-draft top 30 visit, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. Beck threw for just over 3,800 yards in 2025 and helped the Hurricanes get to the National Championship, losing to Indiana. He transferred to Miami from Georgia after five seasons with the Bulldogs. […]
Steelers weekly mailbag: What’s next for Pittsburgh at quarterback?
Welcome to this week’s Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. After eight days of the new league year, the Steelers have gotten marginally better on both sides of the ball, landing names such as Michael Pittman, Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, and Jaquan Brisker. After an eventful week, let’s dive into your questions. Q: Which team is the Steelers […]
NFL draft profile 2026 Keith Abney II (Cornerback, Arizona 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. While the Steelers addressed their cornerback room in free […]
NFL insider says Steelers aren’t high on Will Howard
The 2026 NFL Draft is over a month away, but the drama surrounding the first round never seems to rest. Pittsburgh will be the epicenter for the NFL world from April 23 to April 25 as the North Shore will host seven rounds of selections. The Steelers added significant pieces in wide receiver Michael Pittman, […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Should PIT make all 12 picks?
The Steelers have 12 picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh — that’s one for every round with an additional five selections. Needless to say, the Steelers will be on the clock plenty in front of a home crowd in April. That said, the overwhelming sentiment has been that 12 picks are just […]
Steelers host two promising WR’s for pre-draft visits Monday
The Steelers welcomed a few more wideouts to Pittsburgh for pre-draft visits as they look to continue to add to their wide receiver room during April’s draft. Wide receivers Jeff Caldwell and and Kendrick Law met with the team on Monday. Caldwell played his college ball at the University of Cincinnati and burst onto the […]
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