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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 […]
Tensions are rising within the Pittsburgh Steelers family after former All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey delivered a passionate public defense of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in response to criticism from former linebacker Joey Porter. Pouncey, who was recently inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor alongside Roethlisberger, did not hold back when addressing what he described […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are widely expected to prioritize the wide receiver position this offseason, and one writer believes a blockbuster solution could be within reach. According to Jacob Punturi of Sports Illustrated, Pittsburgh has the necessary assets and flexibility to pursue a trade for A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles. Punturi suggests that while the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it clear that they would like to have Aaron Rodgers return for a second season in Pittsbugh, and a 22nd season in the NFL overall. The 42-year-old entered 2025 on a one-year deal with the intention of it being his final season. However, he kept the door open to return […]
In case you haven’t heard, the Pittsburgh Steelers need a quarterback. With the future of Aaron Rodgers uncertain, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard are the only two quarterbacks under contract. This has led to many speculating on who the Steelers could bring in, with names such as Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins being thrown around. […]
The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator, with the team announcing the hiring of Vikings pass-game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio as Pittsburgh’s new offensive coordinator in early February. While Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said he’ll be calling plays for Pittsburgh, Angelichio will still play a sizable role in the team’s weekly […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is only 10 weeks away from its debut on the North Shore to make Pittsburgh the epicenter of the football world. The Steelers have a wide variety of needs on both sides of the ball to address, most glaringly at quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back. A yearly offseason tradition is […]
New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wasted no time assembling his staff for the 2026 season. On Thursday, the team announced that the coaching staff for the 2026 season has been finalized. The staff has 25 coaches in total, three more than the 22 coaches on the staff last season for the Steelers, as confirmed […]
After two campaigns in Foxborough, Robert Kugler will be moving on to the AFC North. The former New England Patriots assistant has been named the next tight ends coach of Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Mike McCarthy, the organization announced Thursday. Kugler marks the first known departure from the reigning AFC champions’ coaching staff. The […]
Pittsburgh Steelers alumni and fans alike have spent the last 24 hours weighing in on comments made by former linebacker Joey Porter. Speaking on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Porter went on an unfiltered rant on James Harrison for talking poorly about Mike Tomlin, which led to Porter talking about Ben Roethlisberger and the […]
Several Pittsburgh Steelers alumni went back and forth on social media on Wednesday following controversial comments made by former linebacker Joey Porter. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Porter went scorched Earth on Ben Roethlisberger. “The sh*t that [Roethlisberger did]… that we don’t talk about is crazy,” Porter said. “Like, out of anybody […]
There’s a new Mike in town. With longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down from his role following the 2025 season, Pittsburgh opted to bring in former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy — another experienced name with a Super Bowl ring — to fill the role in 2026 and beyond. The 62-year-old […]
The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, meaning the NFL’s collective focus is now on constructing their teams for the 2026 season. Here are the important events and deadlines to be aware of leading up to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Feb. 23 – March 2: NFL Combine, Indianapolis It’s not real football, but […]