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The Pittsburgh Steelers enter an offseason that is different than any of the past 20 years. With Mike McCarthy now at the helm and another year of quarterback questions, is a soft rebuild what’s best for the Steelers? And what quarterback options are the best for 2026? That and more in this week’s mailbag. Q: […]
Each year, the annual Walter Payton Man of the Year award is awarded to a player whose philanthropy and commitment to community stands out. For the Cardinals, this year’s nominee was Kelvin Beachum, and his mother, Culetta, took the time to speak to SB Nation on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 60 in San […]
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We haven’t held a mailbag since the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. A lot has changed over the last month, obviously, and there is much to talk about. With that said, submit your questions for tomorrow’s mailbag and return tomorrow for the conversation. Questions can be submitted in the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers already look very different from how they looked this time last month. With the hire of Mike McCarthy as new head coach, and the subsequent hires of several assistants to make one of the largest staffs in franchise history, Pittsburgh is entering a new era – and they could be doing so […]
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced at NFL Honors Thursday night, and Steelers great L.C. Greenwood was once again left out of Canton. The final class was made of quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, kicker Adam Vinatieri, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and running back Roger Craig. Craig was one of […]
The Steelers are expected to hire Derius Swinton II as a senior special teams assistant, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported Thursday. Swinton was the Las Vegas Raiders’ interim special teams coordinator in 2025, where he worked with now-Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Before then, Swinton was a special teams assistant for Las Vegas from […]
The Steelers are adding another assistant coach according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, who posted Thursday that the team is expected to hire TCU assistant linebackers coach Eric Simonelli. As Zenitz notes, Simonelli has ties to now-Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy. Before TCU, Simonelli worked as a quality control coach on offense, […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the Super Bowl just days away, it’s time to get everyone on the record. Who […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding yet another name to an already large coaching staff. After hiring Shawn Howe from Montana State in an outside linebackers coach role, the Steelers are hiring Texas Tech outside linebackers coach C.J. Ah You in the same role. It is unclear what Howe’s official role will be, but both he […]
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward is 36 years old and will be 37 for the entire 2026 NFL season. Most players at his age slow down in their mid to late 30s. Heyward continues to defy all logic set by Father Time. In his 15th NFL season, all with the Steelers, Heyward was voted […]
The Steelers made a number of staff hires official Wednesday, including new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio and new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. But one name was included on the list that hadn’t previously been reported: defensive quality coach Pat Reilly. Unlike the vast majority of the hires to Mike McCarthy’s Steelers staff so far, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are constructing one of the largest coaching staffs in team history, and you can keep up with every hire on our assistant coach tracker. The latest hire comes from Montana State University, as Mike McCarthy is adding Montana defensive coordinator Shawn Howe to his staff. Howe is set to be the team’s […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue building their coaching staff as former Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. joins as assistant head coach/secondary coach. The 47-year-old enters the city of bridges with a wealth of NFL experience, including extensive time under Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy. A Super Bowl champion in 2011, Whitt has been in […]
Dan Quinn brought Joe Whitt Jr with him to Washington when he was hired as the Commanders head coach in 2024. This was Whitt’s first stint as a DC in the NFL, and it ended after two seasons. The defense was not good as GM Adam Peters worked to rebuild the franchise from the ground […]
For yet another offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a big question mark at the quarterback position. With Aaron Rodgers’ future up in the air, the only other two quarterbacks under contract for the Steelers are Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Should Rodgers decide that his playing days are over, or that he would like to […]
There’s still one big game left to be played before the season is officially concluded, but for 30 NFL fanbases, our attention has already shifted forward towards the 2026 offseason. As has been the case for three of the past four offseasons, no question is bigger for the Pittsburgh Steelers than who they will have […]
Saints avoid losing top offensive coach to the Steelers A massive break for the Saints Making the Pro Football Hall of Fame case for Jahri Evans Tomorrow, we will see if Evans makes the HOF. One roster move each NFC team should make during the 2026 NFL offseason Smart to build around Shough.
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: Steelers add to coaching staff (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): The Steelers named Jason Simmons defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs, Scott McCurley inside linebackers coach and Steve Scarnecchia chief […]
After news broke on Tuesday that several Saints assistants had chosen to stay in New Orleans rather than take the offensive coordinator job in Pittsburgh, it seems that the Steelers have found their guy. Steelers Correspondent of The Pat McAfee Show Mark Kaboly reported on Tuesday night that the Steelers are close to agreeing on […]
Last night, I said that it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were done losing assistant coaches for the offseason. It appears that I may have spoken a bit too soon. According to veteran NFL beat writer Mark Kaboly, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly tabbed Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio to […]
The New Orleans Saints will be retaining tight ends coach Chase Haslett, per Jordan Schultz. Haslett interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. This news came just minutes after quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien withdrew his name from the Steelers’ offensive coordinator position. Haslett, the son of former Saints head coach Jim Haslett, signed with Kellen […]
Former Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner will be staying in the AFC North, taking the same job with the Baltimore Ravens, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. After the Steelers hired former Cowboys assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung Sr. for their running backs coach job this offseason, it was clear Faulkner, who held […]
The Lions fan Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf confronted and made contact with in a December game has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the wide receiver, the Steelers, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, and several companies, The Detroit Metro Times reported Tuesday. He is also suing Metcalf for assault and battery. Metcalf […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers received somewhat surprising news on Tuesday when it was revealed that New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien would not be taking the job as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator. Now, another Saints assistant has informed the team he, too, will be staying in New Orleans. Chase Haslett has made it known he intends […]