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‘It’s Kind Of Crazy:” Analyst Marvels At Cam Heyward’s Unusual Career Arc
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cam Heyward is unique in an NFL full of unique players. He turned 37 years old in May, and he continues to be a difference maker on the Steelers’ defensive line. In 2025, he recorded 3.5 sacks, 78 total tackles, and nine tackles for a loss, along with nine quarterback hits. That’s […]
ESPN Highlights Steelers’ Biggest Offseason Improvement
Over the last handful of years, despite being a team highly regarded when it comes to identifying, drafting and developing wide receivers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to build a complete room. That was never more evident than last season. The Steelers swung a major trade for wide receiver DK Metcalf and then and traded […]
The Terrible Podcast – Steelers Roster Overview, D-Line Competition, Rodgers Discussion, 90-In-30 Series & More
Season 16, Episode 156 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Josh Carney and I get into the latest Steelers roster moves and a special teams coach hiring. Josh takes inventory of the Steelers’ roster after a busy offseason of upgrades. He shares his concerns about special teams […]
Insider Says Who Has Clear Lead In Browns’ QB Battle
The massive trade the Cleveland Browns swung to land Deshaun Watson has certainly not aged well. After a 1-6 record as a starter in 2024, and no NFL snaps since, many have written Watson off as an NFL starter at this point. Yet, NFL insider Jason La Canfora thinks his time as the Browns’ starting […]
Darnell Washington Looks ‘Slim And Trim’ Under Steelers’ New Weight Rule, Kaboly Says
Darnell Washington’s massive frame once fueled speculation that his future might be at offensive tackle. While he still tips the scales at around 300 pounds, Pittsburgh’s new weight-management program has him looking much more like the tight end the Steelers just rewarded with a four-year, $42 million extension. “Have you seen Darnell Washington lately?” Mark […]
Steelers 2026 Pre-Training Camp Roster Review — Safety
The Steelers have left virtually no position on the roster untouched this offseason, and the safety group is no exception. Having experienced yet another one-and-done postseason exit, they are trying just about anything to achieve more favorable results. With bold swings via trade, shrewd free-agent signings, and a clear draft priority, the 2026 Steelers are taking […]
Breer Outlines McCarthy’s Biggest Challenge Coaching In Pittsburgh
Mike McCarthy inherited a playoff roster in Pittsburgh, but one that’s approaching its expiration date in many ways. Many of the Steelers’ best players will soon age out of the league, which presents a unique challenge to McCarthy in his first season with the team. “There’s a real balance that homecoming Steelers coach Mike McCarthy […]
Top 10 Freakiest Athletes In Steelers History (3-4)
A new Pittsburgh Steelers series to pass the time this offseason. We’re ranking the top 10 “freak” athletes in history. Choosing just 10 is never easy for a franchise full of so much history and success. This list isn’t just about the fastest players, either. We’ve ranked those guys before. This focuses on strength, quickness […]
Steelers’ Dylan Cook Has Nothing To Lose This Summer, But Everything To Gain
At some point, Max Iheanachor will be the Steelers’ right tackle, but he’ll have to get through Dylan Cook first. How long Cook can hold him off is yet to be seen, but he won’t go down without a fight. A veteran of practice squads and inactive lists, he has everything to play for and […]
‘Absolutely Not’: No Chance Kaleb Johnson Should Lose Roster Spot Over Eli Heidenreich, Kaboly Says
Every year, every team has a player the fans refuse to believe would make the practice squad; Eli Heidenreich is the Steelers’ player for 2026. A rookie seventh-round pick, he has a great story, but the odds are he would have gone undrafted. Not unsigned, though. Heidenreich said he’d already come to an agreement with […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OLB Jack Sawyer
Player: OLB Jack Sawyer Stock Value: Down Reasoning: With Nick Herbig locked up for four years, that could complicate Jack Sawyer’s future in the long and short term. In terms of immediacy, it ensures the Steelers will be looking to get their money’s worth from Herbig. That means finding ways to play him more snaps—which means […]
Interview: 100 Push-Ups Opened Door For Steelers WR Levi Wentz To Begin Football Career
Levi Wentz has come a longer way than most. Anyone who makes the NFL is part of football’s 1 percent, the tiny slice of players who ascend to the game’s highest level. It wasn’t long ago that Wentz was a lanky outside linebacker in a Group of Five conference. Or a little before that, a […]
New DL Coach Peko Could Be Just What Steelers Need, Fittipaldo Says: ‘Room Needs A Spark’
The Steelers have almost an entirely new coaching staff, but which coach could make the biggest difference at their position? Gone are some significant figures, although Mike Tomlin turned over his staff more than usual in recent years. Ray Fittipaldo has one name in mind, though, and that’s Domata Peko. A former defensive tackle, Peko […]
Ravens Cornerback Predicts Huge Season After Injury-Plagued 2025
Two years after drafting Nate Wiggins in the first round, the Ravens still haven’t seen everything he offers, Wiggins believes. The third-year cornerback recently talked to The Journey about, well, his journey. In doing so, he disclosed that he had offseason surgery of an unspecified nature. But it was a particularly significant surgery, correcting something […]
Will Any Of Steelers’ Rookies Win Starting Job In Training Camp?
Will any of the Steelers’ rookies win a starting job during training camp? The Steelers have at least three rookies who could win a starting job in training camp, although that statement requires a caveat. Realistically, the rookie most likely to “start” is Kaden Wetjen, but that is as a returner. Riley Nowakowski, in addition, […]
Depot After Dark: Metcalf Starts Scholarship, Browns Add Former GM, Former Steelers UDFA Retires
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 June 28. DK METCALF ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf and his family have established the Met The Moment […]
Todd Haley Explains Why Going To Latrobe For Training Camp Works For Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of a few NFL teams that still go away for training camp, holding it at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. It’s a long-standing tradition embraced by players and fans, and former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley explained why it works so well for the Steelers. “As a coach, training […]
How Has Mike McCarthy Fared As A Heavy Favorite In His Career?
One of the biggest gripes about former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was his team’s perceived inability to beat inferior opponents. The “Tomlin Special” reared its ugly head in 2023 when the Steelers lost to the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots in back-to-back weeks as favorites of at least 6.5 points. Throughout Tomlin’s […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,942)
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 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Three Steelers Who Could Be Surprise Starters
The Pittsburgh Steelers could still have a few position battles heading into training camp. While most jobs are pretty set in stone, there’s room for a potential surprise depending on how training camp ends up. Below are three players who could unexpectedly find themselves in the starting lineup. GENNINGS DUNKER Dunker might be the biggest […]
Two Other Players Could Be Holding Up Joey Porter Jr.’s Contract Extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already gotten contract extensions done with two members of the 2023 draft class, TE Darnell Washington and OLB Nick Herbig. However, the team has yet to reach a deal with CB Joey Porter Jr. While Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hinted that the two sides are not close on numbers, […]
ESPN Analyst Doesn’t See Steelers Offense Getting More Explosive
The Pittsburgh Steelers improved their offense this offseason, particularly their passing game. The team traded for WR Michael Pittman Jr. while also drafting WRs Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen. Bernard is expected to make a big impact in Year 1. Despite that, ESPN’s Kevin Clark doesn’t see the offense getting more explosive. “No, I don’t,” […]
Four Players The Steelers Can’t Afford To Lose To Injury
It’s only June, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could still look to build out parts of their roster. But as it stands, there are some positions where the team is better equipped to handle injuries than others. With training camp a month away and injuries a part of the game, it’s inevitable that guys will get […]
The Story Behind A Steelers Training Camp Battle That Occurred Off The Field
Charlie Batch and Larry Foote won a pair of Super Bowl rings with the Steelers in 2005 and 2008 and were teammates for 10 seasons. Both were similar in many ways, too. Affable, professional, and good locker-room guys. They were also the Steelers’ version of Felix Unger and Oscar Madison — in a dorm room […]
Study: The Quicker Aaron Rodgers Throws, The Better Pittsburgh’s Offense Will Be
Recently, I Introduced A New QB Sacks Allowed Stat. It revealed that Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was below the line compared to his peers in terms of their responsibility for how sacks occurred. Holding onto the ball increases the likelihood of a sack, which inspired a follow-up article – seeing how quarterbacks performed with more […]