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‘It’s His Way, Or It’s Bye-Bye’: Kaboly Explains Why McCarthy Could Make ‘Surprise’ Cuts
Had the Pittsburgh Steelers gone with a young, first-time head coach, perhaps he would have been more gradual in making changes throughout the organization to avoid stepping on toes. That is not the case with Mike McCarthy and his nearly two decades of experience leading iconic NFL franchises. McCarthy wasn’t afraid to reorganize nearly every […]
Ask Alex: Steelers Mailbag
Welcome back to your Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. As always, we’re here for the next hour to answer whatever is on your mind. Apologies for this being a half hour later than usual and it may take a few minutes for me to respond. A busy Thursday on my end despite the calm before Pittsburgh’s second […]
Riley Nowakowski Will ‘Play A Pivotal Role’ On Steelers’ Offense, Says Hoge
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich tradition at fullback. Whether that’s versatile players like Rocky Bleier or mashing blockers like Dan Kreider, the position was a Steel City staple for a long time. And now it could be in line for a resurgence under new head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy utilized fullbacks in both of […]
Ravens Lose Potential Starting Offensive Lineman To Injury
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a significant injury during their joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, as C Danny Pinter exited and was later diagnosed with a torn patella tendon, per NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. #Ravens C Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon in yesterday’s joint practice with the #Vikings, sources tell me […]
Three Position Battles To Watch In Steelers’ Second Preseason Game
The Pittsburgh Steelers started their preseason slate with a bang last Thursday, with a dominant second half laying the groundwork for a 28-9 win. It was an impressive game in many areas, and while the Steelers were far from perfect, they got strong performances in several key position battles across the roster. But the second […]
Report: Jets QB Geno Smith To Start Against Steelers
The New York Jets are expected to start veteran quarterback Geno Smith in Friday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Per beat writer Connor Hughes, Smith will get the nod. Sources: #Jets QB Geno Smith will start tomorrow’s game against the #Steelers — Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 20, 2026 Smith sat out New York’s preseason […]
‘They Think They Have A Lot To Work With’: Insider Shares Steelers’ High Opinion Of Drew Allar
There were a lot of questions about Drew Allar coming out of college. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers still invested a third-round pick in him. While they’ve got a crowded quarterback room, Allar has unique physical talents that make him an intriguing prospect. It’s still too early to tell if he’ll be the Steelers’ quarterback of […]
Carney: Five Steelers Players To Watch In Preseason Matchup Against Jets
The friendly confines of home come calling again for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of preseason action, this time playing the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. After an impressive 28-9 win over the Green Bay Packers last Thursday in the preseason opener, one in which a number of young […]
Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: Town Hall Roster Prediction
Several Steelers Depot readers discuss the Black and Gold every Monday Night on the Clubhouse app. This past Monday, we predicted what the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster will be following their first preseason game. With two more preseason games and various players nursing injuries, there will likely be more transactions before the cutdown from 91 […]
New Additions Boost Steelers’ Secondary To High Ranking
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary last year was up and down. CB Joey Porter Jr. was a great corner, but the Steelers’ grand plan for the back end of their defense never materialized. CB Darius Slay didn’t last the season. DB Jalen Ramsey played safety a lot to help with injury and talent deficiencies there. S […]
Kuntz Believes Pittsburgh’s ‘Future Quarterback’ Is Already On The Team
From Kenny Pickett and Justin Fields to Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have tried just about every flavor and method of acquiring a quarterback in an effort to finally find an answer at the position in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era. Between Drew Allar, Will Howard, and Mason Rudolph, one player inside the […]
Beat Writer Updates Roster Odds Of Two Steelers Late-Round Draft Picks
Though the Steelers have retained all rookie draft picks for the past three years, it will be difficult to do with this draft class. It doesn’t help that they drafted 10 players, including two in the seventh round. While it does look like another strong class, it’s unlikely everybody will make it to the 53-man […]
2026 Steelers Salary Cap Update – Post-Keeanu Benton Contract Extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a busy team since starting and ending their 2026 training camp. That business has included quite a few transactions along with the signing of DT Keeanu Benton to a four-year contract extension. With that extension now on the books, and with the Steelers set to play their second preseason game […]
Payton Wilson’s Teammates See ‘A Great Linebacker’ Taking Shape This Offseason
Entering his third season, Payton Wilson could be one of the emerging stars on the Steelers’ defense, his teammates believe. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott discussed his growth. Both have been with the team since it drafted Wilson, so have seen every step along the way. “I […]
‘Takes The Schedule As A Competition:’ How Mike McCarthy Is ‘Waging War’ Against Other Head Coaches
In football, there are games within the actual game itself that make all the difference in the world when it comes to winning and losing. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy previously talked about 55 offensive touches needed per game — passing and rushing combined — to win games. But according to Steelers long snapper […]
Did Mike McCarthy’s Training Camp Reduce Injuries?
The hottest topic throughout Pittsburgh Steelers training camp was Mike McCarthy’s decision to eliminate live tackling from practice. McCarthy’s reasoning was simple — injury reduction. But did it work? Quantifying injuries isn’t cut-and-dry. There are many variables involved. But here’s one lens through which we can review it: the number of players not practicing near […]
‘That’s How You Should Play’: Gabriel Rubio Earns Glowing Review From Chris Hoke
If you’re looking for someone to fire you up about Steelers rookie DL Gabriel Rubio, then former Steelers DL Chris Hoke is your guy. Discussing the team on 93.7 The Fan earlier this week, he praised the sixth-round pick after his preseason debut. On the roster bubble he still needs to make a push to […]
Mike DeFabo Shares What Drew Allar Needs To Show In Next Preseason Game
While Drew Allar impressed in his preseason debut, there are things that he must show when he steps back onto the field. The rookie third-round pick accounted for three touchdowns last Thursday night, one on each competitive drive in which he participated. You can’t do better than that in terms of results—but there is still […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – QB Will Howard
Player: QB Will Howard Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Coming off a strong preseason debut, Will Howard is set to start the Steelers’ second preseason game. While that doesn’t necessarily bring him closer to earning the backup job, it is what he needs. At the very least, he is forcing the team to think about carrying […]
Ravens’ First-Team Center Exits Joint Practice With Injury As Starting Battle Continues
With the Ravens still trying to determine their starting center, an injury may have just provided them some clarity. While the severity is not yet confirmed, Danny Pinter exited yesterday’s practice on the back of a cart. Per the team’s website, “teammates took a knee” following the injury during a joint practice with the Vikings. […]
Is Elandon Roberts A Lock For 53-Man Roster?
Is Elandon Roberts a lock to make the Steelers’ 53-man roster? The Steelers brought in Elandon Roberts, whom they are familiar with, even with the shift in coaching staff this year. Mike Tomlin’s group is nearly entirely gone; however, he happened to play for DC Patrick Graham last year. It’s reasonable to assume his ties […]
The Steelers Don’t Know Who Their 2027 Quarterback Will Be. They Know He’ll Be Cheap.
Who will replace Aaron Rodgers and start in 2027? That answer won’t come for a while. Whoever inherits the throne, though, will come on a cheap contract. For as flexible and malleable as the salary cap is, there is one lesson from Pittsburgh writing checks to several big names of the 2023 draft class: EDGE […]
Depot After Dark: New Look At Camp Fight, Tomlin Defines His ‘Tomlin-isms,’ Najee Talks New Team
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. 19. New Camp Fight Angle Another look at the first and only true “fight” of Steelers’ training camp. During […]
‘Get Used To Saying The Name’: Analyst Loves Versatile Steelers Rookie Riley Nowakowski
The more you can do, the better chance you have of sticking on the 53-man roster in today’s NFL, especially under Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy. Fortunately for rookie fifth-round pick Riley Nowakowski, he can wear a number of hats. The former Indiana product can line up at fullback or tight end and can […]
Max Iheanachor’s Injury Misfortune Should Be An Opportunity For Broderick Jones
Mike Tomlin is no longer the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his Tomlinisms still echo around the South Side facility, through the media landscape, and even in the fanbase. One Tomlinism that is currently ringing in my head is “one man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity.” That saying comes to mind because of […]
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