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Albert Breer Offers Surprising Name As Steelers Sleeper
With the Steelers breaking camp, national reporters are weighing in, with Albert Breer providing a surprising sleeper name. While he has been around for a bit, Julius Welschof doesn’t seem to have had a standout summer. As an International Pathway player, they have an extra roster sport for him. But he doesn’t seem any closer […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OT Max Iheanachor
Player: OT Max Iheanachor Stock Value: Down Reasoning: As time passes, Max Iheanachor is looking less and less likely to be a Steelers starter when the regular season opens. Still recovering from an injury, the rookie first-round pick missed the team’s first preseason game. On Monday, HC Mike McCarthy said that he is likely to […]
Mike McCarthy ‘Really Good’ For Steelers’ Offense, Skowronek Says: ‘Gonna See Some Guys Break Out’ You ‘Wouldn’t Expect’
While those who played for him miss Mike Tomlin, those on the Steelers’ offense appreciate what Mike McCarthy brings. For many on this roster, this is their first time having an offensive-minded head coach. It’s been particularly obvious for lifelong Steelers who have only ever known Tomlin. Ben Skowronek is not one of those lifelong […]
Browns Spurned By Another EDGE As Za’Darius Smith Works Out For Falcons (Update)
It appears the Browns’ search for pass-rush help continues, as Za’Darius Smith may be the latest to spurn them. Having recently unretired, he tried out for Cleveland and also passed his physical. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, “was expected to sign a one-year deal”. Instead, he is trying out for other teams, or […]
Did Mike McCarthy’s First Training Camp Accomplish What It Needed To?
Did Mike McCarthy’s first Steelers training camp accomplish what it needed to? The Steelers unexpectedly broke training camp yesterday without a final practice due to weather. So what will the results show? One could argue that we won’t know until the end of the season, if you’re a hardline, results-based person. There are certainly things […]
Mike Tomlin Makes ‘The Tonight Show’ Appearance, Discusses Viral Moments And New Analyst Role
Mike Tomlin joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Monday night/Tuesday morning, a sentence I was only hoping to write in association with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning a Super Bowl. Alas, Tomlin’s interview highlighted his new role as NBC Sports analyst for the network’s Football Night in America coverage. As expected, it was generally a […]
Depot After Dark: Heyward Mic’d Up, Former Safety Breaks Down Film, Saint Vincent Thanks Steelers
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 Aug. 17. HEYWARD MIC’D UP Steelers training camp is done for the year, ending a little early because of poor […]
‘Deserves To Start Somewhere’: Former Steelers Lineman Encouraged By Broderick Jones’ Preseason Showing
Broderick Jones was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick in 2023, but he hasn’t panned out as well as the organization hoped. Jones has struggled to develop, and he suffered a serious neck injury that ended his season early last year. That injury left Jones’ future in doubt, so the Steelers drafted another first-round tackle this […]
‘He Was Immovable’: Trai Essex Thinks Steelers ‘Got A Steal’ In Rookie Gabriel Rubio
Many Pittsburgh Steelers fans felt confused when the team selected Gabriel Rubio in the sixth round. He didn’t get a lot of love during the pre-draft cycle, and wasn’t on many people’s radar late on Day 3 of the draft. If that gave him some extra motivation heading into his first training camp, he’s certainly […]
James Harrison Praises Steelers For Bringing Back ‘Smart As Hell’ Elandon Roberts
The Pittsburgh Steelers need their inside linebackers to be more physical this season, especially after the unit struggled to stop the run in 2025. Enter Elandon Roberts. Roberts is incredibly physical, and he has shown it in training camp, popping pads in one of the final practices at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. New head […]
Saints Could Be Without Top Rookie For Steelers Game
The New Orleans Saints are already in danger of not having top rookie WR Jordyn Tyson for the team’s game in Paris against the Pittsburgh Steelers in late October. Per multiple reports, including one from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Tyson’s recent hamstring injury could sideline him for the next two months. He’ll miss the first […]
Ravens Had ‘Open Hit Out’ On ‘Cheap Shot King’ Hines Ward, Says Former Baltimore LB Bart Scott
Hines Ward isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he’s still one of the most beloved figures in Pittsburgh Steelers history. He played for them for his whole career from 1998-2011, catching 1,000 passes for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns. However, perhaps the trait that endeared him to fans most was his physicality. […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,992)
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 at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
‘Not Looking Good’: Joe Haden Thinks Joey Porter Jr. Should Feel ‘Undervalued’ With No Extension Yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers have done a lot of business this offseason, including extending several members of their 2023 draft class. LB Nick Herbig, TE Darnell Washington, and DT Keeanu Benton all received solid paydays. However, CB Joey Porter Jr. is still waiting for an extension. He’ll be a free agent after this season, and he’s […]
‘Outperformed My Expectations’: Todd McShay Impressed With Steelers Rookie WR Kaden Wetjen
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaden Wetjen much earlier than most, including himself, expected. They felt he was the best player on the board when they made their fourth-round pick, a clear sign they saw him in some kind of role offensively. We got our first glimpse at that on Thursday, and Wetjen didn’t disappoint. To […]
McCarthy Shines Spotlight On Two Steelers Assistant Coaches
If Mike McCarthy is going to have the successful Pittsburgh Steelers stint he envisions, he’ll need help. Not just from his players, but also from his coaching staff. McCarthy put together what was considered a well-regarded staff though a familiar group of assistants, many of whom had previous ties to McCarthy. During his final training […]
‘That’s Important’: Mike McCarthy Shares Favorite Tidbit From Drew Allar’s Development
When they drafted Drew Allar in the third round this year, Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers knew they had a project on their hands. Allar has a ton of talent, and many considered him a first-round talent heading into his final year of college football. But the mechanics were inconsistent, especially the footwork. That […]
‘He Knows What He’s Doing:’ Eisen Calls McCarthy ‘Right Guy’ To Find Franchise QB
The Pittsburgh Steelers are certainly happy with how their two young quarterbacks played in the preseason opener. Will Howard shined brightly during the two-minute drill at the end of the half. Drew Allar looked consistent with his footwork and accuracy, something he hadn’t shown in the spring and training camp. Can the team potentially see […]
‘They Like Him:’ Despite Bright Future, Rookie Gennings Dunker Ticketed To Begin Year As Backup
Fresh off a 30-snap performance in which he looked pretty solid against the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Gennings Dunker is generating some buzz when it comes to the starting right guard position under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Dunker is still running behind the likes of Spencer Anderson and Brock Hoffman […]
Reporter Identifies Pittsburgh’s ‘Workhorse Back’ After Conversation With McCarthy
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a top-10 rushing offense since 2007, often sitting closer to the bottom than the top of the league in rushing yards per game. That included a 26th ranked ground game last year with 103.3 rushing yards per game — not the ideal recipe to support a 42-year-old starting quarterback. Mike […]
Drew Allar Has Potential To Be Team’s 2027 Starter, Says Beat Writer
Pittsburgh Steelers fans — and likely the coaching staff and front office — were chomping at the bit to see the Steelers’ young quarterbacks make their preseason debuts on Thursday. QB Will Howard led the Steelers on a successful two-minute drill to close out the first half. Then, QB Drew Allar led the Steelers on […]
Mike McCarthy Is Already Brainstorming Future Training Camp Changes. The Venue Isn’t One Of Them.
The threat of storms canceled the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final training camp practice with the team headed back to its UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for a Wednesday session. That means Mike McCarthy has officially coached his first training camp with the team. He’s already thinking about what to change for his second training camp. Leaving Saint […]
‘Kept Some Of The Things’: McCarthy Says Steelers’ Offensive Scheme Will Have Similarities To 2025
Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers reuniting has many Pittsburgh Steelers fans expecting more from the team offensively. Rodgers had his good moments last year, but things were far too inconsistent under former OC Arthur Smith. Given McCarthy’s success with quarterbacks, and as a play caller, expectations for Rodgers could be raised a bit this year. […]
Dulac Doesn’t Think Steelers Are ‘Ready’ To Move On From RB Kaleb Johnson
After a lackluster rookie year and similar second training camp, the writing feels on the wall for Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson. Buried on the depth chart with even reps hard to come by the odds are increasing that he’s playing elsewhere to begin 2026. The PPG’s Gerry Dulac, however, thinks the Steelers won’t cut […]
Report: Former Steelers RB Najee Harris Visiting Giants
Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris remains a free agent as Week 1 approaches, but he may be getting closer to finding a new home. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that Harris is visiting with the New York Giants. Free-agent RB Najee Harris is visiting today with the New York Giants. pic.twitter.com/bIk9da8pPF — Adam […]