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Throughout a busy offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers placed a significant emphasis on upgrading the offensive side of the football, adding a number of new players to help fit new head coach Mike McCarthy’s vision. Veterans like wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., Rico Dowdle, and Brock Hoffman were acquired to shore up areas of need, along […]
Nearly half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ projected offensive starters in 2026 are either completely new to the roster or playing a different position than they were last year. Combine that with a new head coach, play caller, and offensive system, and there is little doubt that things will look vastly different. The expectation is for […]
There is perhaps no bigger leap in a young player’s development than from Year 1 to Year 2. The distractions and uncertainty of the pre-draft process are gone, replaced by a full offseason dedicated to actual football. With an NFL season already behind them, second-year players know what to expect and how to prepare for […]
Latest NFL rumors: Brendan Sorsby’s draft outlook, Steelers contract strategy, and how Jeffrey Simmons’ deal impacts Jalen Carter.
The Steelers have left virtually no position on the roster untouched this offseason, and their defensive end 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 […]
During a candid conversation, Josh Gordon pointed to a hit from the Pittsburgh Steelers as the moment that led to an ankle injury he still deals with today. The former Cleveland Browns receiver said it happened during his rookie season in a freezing-season finale in Pittsburgh. What seemed like just another play at the time […] The post “James Harrison Broke My Ankle”: Former Browns Star Says Steelers Legend Put Him on Disability appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While we have been promised change in how the Steelers use T.J. Watt annually, Mike DeFabo believes this year it actually happens. It helps to have an almost entirely new coaching staff, from the head coach on down. While Pittsburgh will carry several principles over, many things are changing under DC Patrick Graham. And that’s […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June, and next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in the latter part of July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of […]
Player: S DeShon Elliott Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Although he did not work at full capacity during minicamp, DeShon Elliott confirmed he is now fully healthy. After suffering a season-ending injury midway through 2025, he is ready to resume a full-time role. And with a versatile safety like Jaquan Brisker next to him, it may […]
A new Pittsburgh Steelers series to pass the time this offseason. We’re ranking the top ten “freak” athletes in history. Choosing just ten 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, […]
The Steelers have until mid-July to decide whether to bid on Brendan Sorsby, which shouldn’t take Drew Allar into consideration. Many opposing the idea of Pittsburgh drafting Sorsby point to the team’s recent investments at quarterback. When you’re looking for a franchise quarterback, however, the sunk cost fallacy is your biggest enemy. By no means […]
Is Will Howard in the driver’s seat for the backup quarterback role this year? The Steelers will enter training camp with three quarterbacks behind Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard and Mason Rudolph the returning options. Drew Allar, a third-round rookie, seems set for a redshirt year. While Rudolph has been a backup for most of his […]
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 22. TERRY BRADSHAW MEMOIR Terry Bradshaw is one of the most important players in Steelers’ history. He was instrumental […]
Kevin Colbert worked closely with Mike Tomlin for more than 15 years, and the former GM doesn’t think we have seen the last of Tomlin on an NFL sideline. Colbert’s own experience, however, is the ultimate qualifier. He felt the same way while working as the Steelers’ director of football operations when Bill Cowher resigned […]
Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” rightfully applies to Russell Wilson. Despite announcing his retirement from football on June 3, 2026, after a 14-year career, the NFL analyst for CBS remains connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team he played for just […] The post Russell Wilson Continues Giving Back to Pittsburgh More Than a Year After Steelers Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
There are a plethora of incredible defenders in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ history. But perhaps none made as many unbelievable plays as Troy Polamalu. He accomplished plenty over his 12-year career, including earning the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year award. Polamalu’s unique ability to appear in the right place at the right time earned him […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 draft class included several notable additions. After the Eagles sniped Pittsburgh for Makai Lemon, the Steelers took offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, and followed that up by trading up for Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round. It was the third round, though, that had many talking. Pittsburgh used the […]
Head coach changes can be hard, especially when Mike Tomlin was the only NFL head coach many in Pittsburgh’s locker room ever knew. But any concerns about a rocky transition appear unfounded. Players quickly embraced Mike McCarthy’s culture throughout voluntary spring practices, and optimism is high ahead of training camp next month. J.J. Watt shared […]
Even though we are in the midst of the NFL’s dead period, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed that there is no true “dead period” in a sport where anything can happen at any time. Next week will mark one year since the Steelers and Miami Dolphins pulled off a trade that sent Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu […]
It’s hard to find a division across the NFL that saw as much change this offseason as the AFC North. With the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns all making head coaching changes, the future of the AFC North will look very different. Last year, the Steelers won the division with a 10-7 record. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to squeeze everything they can out of their aging core while also looking ahead to the future and seeing who will be able to make an impact on the next iteration of the Steelers. This offseason, they got even more clarity on who some of those players might be. Cornerback […] The post The Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. backup who turned heads going up against DK Metcalf this spring appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Steelers were patient with Aaron Rodgers again this offseason, and he repaid that by re-signing with them. He’s 42 years old, and he’s clearly lost a step, but he was still good enough in 2025 to help the Steelers win their division. Now, he’s reunited with head coach Mike McCarthy, looking to win […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and former head coach Mike Tomlin have gone their separate ways after almost two decades together. That is, after Tomlin stepped down from his post shortly after the season ended in January. Now, Pittsburgh native and Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike McCarthy will lead the organization into the future.While Tomlin believed that his […] The post Host Makes Wild Statement About Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin appeared first on HEAVY .
Season 16, Episode 153 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing a possible training camp battle this summer between Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black for the starting nose tackle job in the team’s base defense. We discuss the play of […]
The NFL officially announced the starting date of training camp for all 32 teams.