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The NFL offseason is here, and while it’s easy to skip straight to the draft madness, another important roster-building event is even closer: free agency. Ahead of legal tampering opening on March 9, BTSC will be putting together lists of the top names at some of Pittsburgh’s main position groups of need in the upcoming […]
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Mike Wagner has died at the age of 76. The former Steelers safety was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and part of all four Super Bowl-winning teams of the 1970s. Wagner was drafted in the 11th round of the 1971 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. He started in 12 games as […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers offseason revolves around what Aaron Rodgers decides to do. Should he decide to return for a 22nd NFL season, the Steelers have their quarterback. If he decides to retire or if he wants to play elsewhere, though, Pittsburgh will need to figure out who they will bring in at the position. It […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers were very active in the trade market last offseason. They traded for wide receiver DK Metcalf in March before trading away George Pickens in May. And just when it appeared they could be done making moves, they shipped away All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for cornerback Jalen […]
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has largely stayed out of the public eye since stepping down from his position in January. However, he certainly hasn’t been forgotten by those he coached. In a Feb. 17 episode of the Bullseye View podcast, former Steelers wide receiver Nate Washington said he was recently part of a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterback position will once again be one of the biggest storylines to follow over the next several weeks. With Aaron Rodgers having yet to make a decision on his future, the Steelers may have to look elsewhere for a signal-caller in 2026. Many names have been floated around as quarterbacks […]
The free agency pool is expected to grow over the next couple of weeks as teams reshape their rosters by releasing cap casualties. These cut candidates should pique the San Francisco 49ers’ interest. We are going to go over some players who were recently listed as potential cap casualties that the Niners should pursue. Steelers […]
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman retires from NFL (From PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh): Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman John Leglue is retiring from the NFL, he announced on social […]
Another piece of the Mike Tomlin coaching staff has found a new home, as former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni has been hired for the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders. Azzanni will not only be entering his tenth season in the NFL, but his 24th season as a wide receivers coach […]
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak continues to fill out his first coaching staff, reportedly hiring Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni to the same position in Las Vegas, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Let’s get to know Azzanni some more. Previous job: He was the Steelers’ wide receivers coach under […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods has announced his retirement from the NFL via his Instagram. Woods was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He spent the first four seasons of his career in Buffalo before joining the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. In 2021, he […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for a quarterback, once again. With the future of Aaron Rodgers uncertain, the only two quarterbacks on Pittsburgh’s roster are Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Even if Rodgers decides to return for a 22nd NFL season, the Steelers should bring in a younger name who could potentially be […]
The 2026 league year begins on March 11th, which is when teams can officially sign free agents and make trades. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most active teams in both markets over the last two offseasons, making blockbuster trades for Justin Fields and DK Metcalf while sending away Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson, […]
The Steelers don’t have a particularly impactful class of free agents entering the new league year. None of them will demand a king’s ransom on the open market, and only two to three could be classified as true starters. But one of those starters was a piece of the team’s arguably most-improved unit in 2025: […]
The past week and a half have been nothing but a whirlwind with controversy surrounding Joey Porter Sr., Ben Roethlisberger, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Porter went after Roethlisberger and James Harrison for criticizing Mike Tomlin this season. He went as far as saying that Roethlisberger is a “bad teammate” and is a “bad person” too. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 offseason with similar needs to each of the last two offseasons. Quarterback and wide receiver remain massive holes on the roster, with the Steelers needing both a legitimate No. 2 wideout and depth at the position. Pittsburgh traded for DK Metcalf last March and then traded away George Pickens […]
Now that the offseason is here for all 32 teams, all attention turns toward free agency and the NFL Draft. Every Monday from now until the annual selection meeting, Behind The Steel Curtain will provide you with a weekly mock draft, and each one will have its own flavor. From different staff writers, round-count, trades, […]
This past Sunday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Chargers are hiring former Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin to be their new assistant linebackers coach under Sean Spence. Martin has been with Pittsburgh under Mike Tomlin since the 2016 season and has worked with notable players such as T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. If you’ve been following our mock draft roundup or […]
The 2026 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and the BTSC staff is here to prepare you for the big event with draft profiles, mock drafts, and more ahead of April 23. As more draft content gets published, this page will update with the latest. Make sure to bookmark this article and […]
Another former Steelers coach has found a new NFL team after not being retained on Mike McCarthy’s Pittsburgh staff. According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, former Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin will be joining the Los Angeles Chargers as an assistant outside linebackers coach. Martin had a reported interview with the […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner announced his retirement from football on social media. “This is that announcement that every professional athlete hates to make,” Banner said. “You try your hardest to play and perform at a high level as long as you can. You work so many hours and days on and off […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stuck in a weird spot since their legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season. The team has struggled to find its long-term solution at the quarterback position, and the franchise’s playoff win drought is in danger of becoming a decade-old. The Steelers have become stuck in the middle […]
The first major coordinator hire for former Seattle Seahawks play-caller and Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak does not involve anyone from Mike Macdonald’s staff. Instead, he’s opted to promote someone who was on Pete Carroll’s Raiders staff. With Patrick Graham leaving the Raiders to be DC of the Pittsburgh Steelers, it looks like […]
The NFL offseason is here, and while it’s easy to skip straight to the draft madness, another important roster-building event is even closer: free agency. Ahead of legal tampering opening on March 9, BTSC will be putting together lists of the top names at some of Pittsburgh’s top position groups of need in the upcoming […]