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Mike DeFabo Believes Position Change Could Help Sebastian Castro: ‘Where He Fits Best’
While Sebastian Castro’s path to the roster principally rests on special teams, one reporter believes a position switch would help. The Steelers moved him to safety when they signed him as a college free agent, but at Iowa, he played a different role. What they called the “Cash” position has been filled by notable names, […]
‘Looking Forward To It’: Eli Heidenreich Ready To Prove Himself During This Training Camp Drill
Some may question how Eli Heidenreich fits into an NFL offense given Navy’s scheme, but one cannot question his drive. Despite possessing excellent measurables, he was on the cusp of going undrafted in April. Selected by his hometown Steelers, of course, he instead made for one of the great stories of the draft. But his […]
Will Aaron Rodgers Have His Best Season In 5 Years Reuniting With Mike McCarthy?
Aaron Rodgers cemented his status as one of the all-time great quarterbacks under Mike McCarthy. Can he revive the magic? The two are reunited in Pittsburgh, with Rodgers returning for one last hurrah. While McCarthy signed a five-year contract as head coach, Rodgers already has said this is his last season. Despite his legacy, Rodgers […]
McCorkle: 5 Reasons To Believe In The 2026 Steelers (And 5 To Worry)
It’s been an offseason of change for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with change comes uncertainty. The additions of new players and coaches have fueled optimism, but they’ve also created plenty of questions. Depending on who you ask, Pittsburgh could be a legitimate contender or headed for its first losing season in over two decades. Here […]
Depot After Dark: Freeman’s Tomlin Story, Heath Miller Throwback, Fautanu Engaged
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 4. Freeman’s Tomlin Story Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman opted against making a run at the NFL and […]
‘All The Talent In The World’: Kaboly Believes Payton Wilson Could Have Breakout Season, Earn Big Payday
Even if Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Payton Wilson never takes his game to the next level, it would be hard to call him a bust. A former third round pick who dropped due to serious medical questions, Wilson has flashed as an effective inside linebacker for the modern game. Taking the next level means becoming […]
Cam Heyward Can Match Quirky Steelers Record This Season
When it comes to Cam Heyward’s personal accolades, his Approximate Value metric is far from anyone’s first thought. But it’s Pro Football Reference’s way to measure value and success across positions, especially for those who don’t get to stuff the stat sheet or be drafted by fantasy football owners. Like most other categories, Heyward has […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,948)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Beat Writer Explains Why Steelers Won’t Leave Pittsburgh Or Build A Future Palace
Sooner than you think, Art Rooney II must decide the Pittsburgh Steelers’ future stadium plans. The most likely outcome is the team simply renewing its lease and remaining at Acrisure Stadium, but the looming decision makes for a new and interesting talking point. PPG beat writer Ray Fittipaldo weighed in on the future of where […]
‘Gonna Have A Monster Year:’ Beat Writer Predicts Derrick Harmon Takes Big Leap
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to simultaneously contend and build for the future in 2026. They want to contend for the AFC North and make noise in the playoffs. That’s why they brought back QB Aaron Rodgers. They also want to lay the groundwork for the future. That’s why they hired new head coach Mike […]
Former Steelers Teammates Swap Funny Roethlisberger Story
The old adage goes practice how you play. When Ben Roethlisberger got old, there simply wasn’t much practice. Sharing a laugh and a memory, former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron and running back Jaylen Samuel recalled Roethlisberger’s light mid-week schedule. “Ben didn’t practice until Friday,” Ebron said with a laugh on his and Samuel’s […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Alex Highsmith, Brock Hoffman, Cole Holcomb
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This […]
Watch: Germie Bernard Working Hard With ‘The Route God’ During Offseason Training
Roman Wilson isn’t the only Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver putting in work with James Everett Jr., better known as “The Route God,” this offseason. Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard is also getting additional work in with one of the best-known trainers. The Route God account shared this video and tagged Bernard in it. It includes […]
Top Three Explosive Showings In Pittsburgh Steelers History
There will be plenty of fireworks to celebrate this July Fourth, marking America’s 250th birthday. To pair with the day, here are the three most explosive showings in Pittsburgh Steelers franchise history by a team or player. 3. 1954’s Upset Over Browns The pre-Noll era has largely been forgotten to time, but Pittsburgh was known […]
Pittsburgh’s Most Recent Addition Should Follow The Path Of His New Teammate
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahmari Harvey won’t enter training camp atop anyone’s mind. Create a list of players 1-91 and Harvey might find himself at the bottom of the list. An undrafted rookie and most recent addition to the roster, he signed June 25th after the team broke for the summer following spring practices. Even so, […]
Biggest Steelers Questions: What If Le’Veon Bell Stayed?
A separate offseason series we’re kicking off for the next few weeks. The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of “what ifs” in their now nearly 100-year history. We’ll focus on some of those outstanding, unanswerable questions that loom over the franchise. What If Le’Veon Bell Stayed? You know how it played out. A true contract holdout […]
Flashback: How The NFL Felt About Troy Polamalu Before He Became A Star
Every evaluator has the correct answers to the test in hindsight. Troy Polamalu is one of the NFL’s greats, a dynamic all-around player and first-ballot Hall of Famer. Did the NFL view him as anything resembling that when he was coming out of USC for the 2003 NFL Draft? Not quite. I came across a […]
Steelers Could Find Themselves ‘Spinning Their Wheels’ If They Don’t Keep Keeanu Benton, Beat Writer Fears
The Steelers may be weighing whether they can afford to extend Keeanu Benton. A better question may be, can they afford not to? While it’s not clear precisely what his role might be for the next season or two, he is a young and talented player. They drafted him three years ago as a building […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Most Underrated Hire Is A Breath Of Fresh Air
Under Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a nearly entirely new coaching staff. We’ve covered virtually all of the handful of holdovers: QBs coach Tom Arth, ILBs coach Scott McCurley, director of player development Darrel Young, and assistant strength & conditioning coach Justus Galac. We’ve also spent plenty of time talking about the new faces. […]
Germie Bernard Will Start ‘Later Rather Than Sooner’ And Steelers Will Lean On TEs Until Then, Fittipaldo Predicts
Even if it takes some time for Germie Bernard to contribute significantly, it may not be Roman Wilson replacing him. Ray Fittipaldo is under the impression that Bernard is essentially the third receiver in waiting. Until he’s ready, the Steelers may prefer to lean on personnel groupings other than 11 with three wide receivers. That […]
Is 2026 The Breakout Year For Payton Wilson?
Is 2026 the breakout year for Payton Wilson? Payton Wilson still has a lot to prove entering his third NFL season. While evidently talented, questions remain about the height of his ceiling. If he can cement himself as a potential every-down linebacker, he’ll validate the Steelers’ rolling the dice on him. Despite Wilson’s decorated college […]
Five Steelers 2026 Training Camp Super Sleepers
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 training camp will be one of the most interesting in a long time. A new coaching staff. A new-look roster in many ways. Likely, a new way the team will conduct practice. Then, there are the Steelers camp super sleepers. Names close to the bottom of the 91-man roster, but ones […]
Ranking The Top 20 Players In AFC North History (20-11)
In 2002, the NFL expanded and shifted each conference. Gone were the AFC and NFC Central as the league grew from three to four divisions. The North and South divisions were formed. The Pittsburgh Steelers were part of that shift from the Central to the North. The Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals stayed […]
Depot After Dark: Heidenreich’s ‘Pinch Me’ Moment, Gainwell’s Big Catch, New Matt Miller Investigation
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 3. Heidenreich’s ‘Pinch Me’ Moment On Thursday, Altoona, Pa.-based WTAJ-TV aired a package on Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Eli […]
Kaboly Hints Jalen Ramsey Could Spend More Time At Cornerback In 2026
When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Jalen Ramsey in the summer of 2025, they had a specific plan for him. Along with Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay, the Steelers hoped that a cornerback trio featuring Ramsey would silence NFL offenses. That’s where Ramsey was to start the year, but the trio never lived up to […]