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Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,993)
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. […]
If Aaron Rodgers Gets Injured This Season, Analyst ‘Would Hope’ Steelers Pivot To Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tough decisions to make in their quarterback room. However, once they select their backup, the room is pretty much set. Aaron Rodgers will be the starter, and either Will Howard or Mason Rudolph should take the QB2 role. Then there’s Drew Allar, who is not expected to get meaningful playing time […]
Former HC Marvin Lewis Has High Praise For New Steelers DC
Change was needed during Patrick Graham’s first offseason as defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watching the Steelers defense last season, there is plenty for the new coaching staff to clean up, especially given the talent. Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis believes Graham is the man for the job. “They bring in Pat […]
Quarterback Who Played For McCarthy Thinks Steelers Will Need To Make Tough Decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up training camp, but the team still has some questions to answer. That includes figuring out what their quarterback room will look like. Aaron Rodgers is the starter, but the rest of the depth chart is unclear. Mason Rudolph is the only other veteran, but Will Howard and Drew Allar have […]
Steelers Don’t Intend On Trading Two Backup Players, Dulac Says
Roster cutdowns are less than two weeks away, with 90-man rosters being trimmed down to 53 across the league. The math is tighter than ever in Pittsburgh, requiring some difficult decisions on players who otherwise would be worthy of making the team. The possibility of keeping four quarterbacks and the unexpected return of Broderick Jones […]
‘Not Talked About Enough’: Reporter Predicts All-Pro Season For ‘Unbelievable’ Zach Frazier
Skill-position players and rookies tend to grab the headlines, but if there’s an All-Pro on the Steelers offense this season, it might be third-year C Zach Frazier. He’s been rock solid since taking over as the starter in his rookie season and continues to look like one of the team’s most reliable players. “He’s unbelievable,” […]
Report: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Released By Giants (Update)
UPDATE: Smith-Schuster was waived with an injury designation, per the transaction wire. It’s likely due to the knee issue that he’s been dealing with over the last few weeks. Our original story is below. JuJu Smith-Schuster was officially let go by the Giants with an injury waiver designation #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/4CRZjLcS9A — Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) […]
‘Dominant’: PFF Ranks Steelers Defensive Line Third-Best In NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a strong effort to rebuild through the trenches over the past few years. While most of the early draft picks have come on the offensive line, the Steelers have made quite a few additions to the defensive line, as well. It’s been a long process, but 2026 is most complete […]
Insider Believes Steelers ‘Tailor-Made’ Their Offense For Aaron Rodgers: ‘Veterans All Over The Place’
Every NFL team can mold its offense to fit the quarterback’s strengths. But if a team doesn’t have one of the elite quarterbacks, the next best thing is to tailor the offense and hide decencies. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, it will be a mix of both during Aaron Rodgers’ final season. Rodgers showed glimpses of […]
James Harrison Tells Joey Porter Jr. To Sit Out Games Until Steelers Give Him New Contract
The regular season is almost here, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still have some business to handle. Joey Porter Jr. is still seeking a contract extension, with this season being the last year on his current deal. He didn’t practice in training camp, and while the Steelers stated that was because of an injury, it’s likely […]
‘He Loves That Kid’: Insider Drops Hint On Will Howard’s Fate With Steelers
One thing has been abundantly clear since Mike McCarthy was hired — he’s enamored with Will Howard and isn’t shy about expressing that to the media. But the drafting of Drew Allar and the reality of roster construction built a feasible case to part ways with the intriguing young quarterback. One insider dropped a serious […]
‘Wasn’t Good Enough’: CBS Sports Places Steelers WR DK Metcalf On ‘Hot Seat’
Coming off a frustrating 2025 season that saw the passing game largely struggle, the Pittsburgh Steelers under GM Omar Khan set out to improve the wide receiver room behind DK Metcalf. Michael Pittman Jr. enters via trade, while the Steelers traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft to land Alabama’s Germie […]
Report: Giants Signing Former Steelers RB Najee Harris
Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris is signing a one-year deal with the New York Giants, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. The #Giants are signing free agent RB Najee Harris to a 1-year deal, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as NYG adds another veteran to their backfield. Harris’ season with the #Chargers last year was cut […]
‘He Doesn’t Have The Same Fire’: Cris Carter Pessimistic About Aaron Rodgers’ Final Season
Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. However, his career is almost over. He’s back with the Pittsburgh Steelers for this season, but he’s confirmed that it will be his final year in the league. Rodgers was up and down last year, but the Steelers still won the AFC North with […]
Ben Skowronek Shares His Thoughts On Playing For Former Steelers OC Arthur Smith
For all the criticism former Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith took, you won’t hear any of it come from WR Ben Skowronek. A rugged and old-school receiver who meshed well with Smith’s run-heavy approach, Skowronek shared his thoughts on playing for Smith in 2024 and 2025. “I have nothing but great things to say about […]
PFF Highlights Key Reasons For Steelers Optimism In 2026
Following the first training camp under new head coach Mike McCarthy, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers entering the 2026 season. Pittsburgh came out of training camp relatively healthy, and the group looked good throughout the two-plus weeks at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. There is real buzz about the young Steelers […]
Study: Drew Allar Answers The Call In Debut (The Data Proves It)
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar had an impressive preseason debut last Thursday night. He went 10-for-13 passing for 153 yards and two touchdowns, along with a rushing TD. Today, I wanted to dive deeper, looking at and highlighting the statistical areas where he particularly excelled. Let’s start with non-play-action passing. Here are the top […]
Dulac Shares One Concern For Steelers Exiting Training Camp
With the Steelers breaking training camp, there is still at least one concern for Gerry Dulac about what wasn’t seen. Basically, the entire starting secondary, or at least most of it, which spent most of practice observing rather than participating. Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. are still on the PUP list, while others have […]
Watch: Gennings Dunker Shows His Traits In NFL Debut
Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re evaluating rookie OG Gennings Dunker and how he fared in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut. We break down his stance, run blocking, and the overall positives of his game. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below. And thanks for watching. For those having trouble […]
Mike McCarthy Lays Out Expectations For Steelers Heading Into Next Preseason Game
A rainout sans rain to close training camp didn’t help Mike McCarthy, but he is setting the Steelers’ agenda moving into their next preseason game. Coming off their final installation period, he wanted to see how the team responded the next day. That will have to wait but following a 28-9 win in the Steelers’ […]
Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: Preseason And Training Camp Thoughts
I approached Pittsburgh Steelers training camp differently this year. Instead of 2-3 short trips, I stayed in the Laurel Highlands for a full week and capped it by attending the Steelers’ first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. I’ll cover the game first then give my impressions of Steelers training camp under new head […]
2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Awards
With the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp officially in the books, it’s time to review what’s taken place over the last three weeks. My annual awards are back, examining everything big and small from my experience watching practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. This is based only on the training camp practices and […]
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 […]