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Beat Writer Explains Why One Of Pittsburgh’s Most Logical Internal Trade Candidates Won’t Be Dealt
If the Pittsburgh Steelers opt to trade a player before the start of the regular season, the abundance of cornerback depth makes the position a logical choice. By process of elimination, Asante Samuel Jr. makes sense as a realistic candidate if Pittsburgh wants to pick up a draft pick in the highly anticipated 2027 class. […]
Ranking Omar Khan’s 2026 Offseason Moves
Barring another summer surprise, Omar Khan’s heavy lifting appears to be finished ahead of the 2026 season. Between a complete coaching overhaul, splashy veteran additions, contract extensions, and another draft class, the Steelers reshaped their present and future prospects considerably over a few short months. Some moves were obvious home runs. Others are far more […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Travis Homer, Will Howard, Max Hurleman
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 […]
Exploring A Fair Contract Extension For Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of some contract extensions early this offseason. One that hasn’t, but many expect to happen is one for CB Joey Porter Jr. Today, I wanted to explore his career from a stats perspective, and how it stacks up to the top 20 highest paid CBs the last three seasons (positions […]
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 […]
Ranking The Top 20 Players In AFC North History (10-1)
Yesterday, we ranked the top half of our list of the top 20 players in AFC North history. Today, we’re finishing out the list with the top 10. A reminder of our format. This list only considers what each player did since the AFC North was formed in 2002. Anything prior in the AFC Central […]
The 10 Weirdest Injuries In Steelers History
Not every Pittsburgh Steelers injury comes from a bone-rattling hit. Some are far stranger — the kind that make you stop and ask how it even happened. Here are 10 of the weirdest injuries in franchise history. *A Special thanks to Steel City Star for the assist on multiple of these stories. If you’re not […]
Steelers Training Camp Battles — Two-Horse Race For Steelers’ WR3 And Shaping The Offense
With Steelers training camp just around the corner, we turn our focus to the roster and the battles ahead of us over the summer. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking a closer look at some of the roster battles that we expect to see unfold over the course of training camp […]
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 […]
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 […]
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