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Steelers add LB to rookie minicamp roster
The Steelers added yet another linebacker to their rookie minicamp roster Saturday, with linebacker Jacoby Windmon joining as a tryout per Penn Live’s Nick Farabaugh. Windmon, a hard-hitting defender, joined the Steelers originally as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State in 2024. He was signed to the team’s practice squad following the preseason […]
NFL avoids replacement refs for 2026 season
Less than a month before its current CBA was set to expire, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association ratified a new seven-year agreement Friday, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler reported. Notably, the agreement means the league will not be using replacement referees in the upcoming 2026 season. The ESPN article notes that the […]
Steelers rookie minicamp roster includes 3 tryout punters
Steelers rookie minicamp is here, running May 8-10 as Pittsburgh gets a first look at its 2026 draft class in the black and gold. As always, the minicamp roster is filled out with a mix of non-rookie Steelers as well some veteran and rookie tryouts. The weekend camp is a good way for unsigned and […]
Steelers WR teases new uniform number
Getting your first NFL jersey number has to be a special experience. It’s officially official — you’ve made it to the pros. But getting assigned No. 42 as a wide receiver? Maybe not quite as cool. That’s what happened to Steelers rookie return specialist and receiver Kaden Wetjen as Pittsburgh unveiled the uniform numbers of […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Rookie minicamp edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Song rec: Had this stuck in my head all week:
Steelers announce signings of six UDFAs
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced the organization signed six undrafted free agents – three defensive players, two on offense, and one special teamer. The Steelers signed defensive lineman Kevin Jobity Jr. (Syracuse), linebacker Dylan Carnell (Missouri), defensive back Devan Boykin (Indiana), plus tight ends Lake McRee (USC) and Charon Metayer (Arizona State). The team also […]
Steelers sign trio of draft picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they have signed a trio of Day Three draft picks to four-year contracts. Wide receiver/kick returner Kaden Wetjen, safety Robert Spears-Jennings, and defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio have all signed their rookie deals. The complete financials of the deals were not disclosed. Wetjen was taken in the fourth round out of […]
Steelers GM Omar Khan gives less than ideal update on Aaron Rodgers
While it is heavily expected that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers will be in negotiations on a new deal this weekend, general manager Omar Khan is adamant that he does not currently know where the four-time MVP is. Joining Chris Mack on Westwood One Radio, Khan says he does not know specifically where Rodgers […]
Steelers schedule release date revealed
The NFL schedule release date is now officially set for Thursday, May 14. As there is every year, several stand-alone games will be announced before hand, meaning we will likely know at least one week and opponent for Pittsburgh ahead of the full schedule release. The Steelers full list of 2026 opponents are as follows: […]
Steelers reveal jersey numbers for 2026 rookies
The Pittsburgh Steelers have revealed the jersey numbers for their 2026 draft class, which are as follows: With Ben Skowronek in possession of No. 15, Allar takes 16, making him the first quarterback since Charlier Batch to wear the number for the Steelers. Bernard will give fans Eli Rodgers vibes in the slot with the […]
Darius Slay unloads on Steelers, Mike Tomlin defensive scheme
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran cornerback Darius Slay last offseason, continuing a long trend of signing veteran cornerbacks in the CB2 role. Steven Nelson, Ahkello Witherspoon, Patrick Peterson, Donte Jackson, and Slay all had varying degrees of success in Pittsburgh, but the latter didn’t even make it through a full season. Slay was released on […]
Aaron Rodgers expected to re-sign with Steelers this weekend
Part II of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Aaron Rodgers saga may finally be coming to an end. According to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson of 93.7 The Fan, Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and is expected to re-sign with the team as soon as this weekend. While many would be quick to write this off as just […]
‘A guy who’s gonna give it his all’ — An interview with Max Iheanachor’s college coach
While most had Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first-round conversation entering the 2026 NFL Draft, not many thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be the team to take him off the board — not even Iheanachor’s college coach. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Saga Tuitele, Arizona State’s offensive […]
Steelers blocked from London game
The Pittsburgh Steelers travelled to Ireland for the first regular season NFL game in the country’s history in 2025, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. It was possible that Pittsburgh was going to have to travel back overseas in 2026, but that will not be happening. The Steelers will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026, and it […]
Trust the Board — Episode 011: Draft review
Joey and Ryan are back and offer their takeaways from the 2026 NFL Draft. While Joey is frustrated by the Steelers’ front office, Ryan offers a different perspective. Plus, the guys discuss which teams they thought drafted best, and which they believe struggled.
NFL analyst labels former Ravens LB as perfect match for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the NFL’s most active teams in free agency, acquiring several notable names including cornerback Jamel Dean, safety Jaquan Brisker, and Michael Pittman Jr. But one analyst wants to see them make one more move in the form of a former Baltimore Ravens linebacker. Speaking on CBS Sports, Ryan Wilson […]
James Harrison predicts when Steelers will move on from T.J. Watt
It’s not a secret that Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has had consecutive down seasons by his standards. After leading the NFL with 19 sacks in 2023, Watt had a combined 18.5 sacks in 2024 and 2025, posting just seven sacks last season after signing a $123 million extension. This has led to many […]
Wednesday links: Should the Steelers want Aaron Rodgers back?
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 Could Move Troy Fautanu to New Position (From SI’s Jack Markowski): “Keep him on the right side, and I think that means Troy Fautanu is gonna be […]
Steelers place former Penn State CB on injured reserve
UPDATE: Daequan Hardy reverted to injured reserve, per Aaron Wilson: You can read the original article below: The Steelers waived cornerback Daequan Hardy with an injury designation Tuesday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reported. Hardy first joined the Steelers’ practice squad in November; he signed a reserve/futures contract following the 2025-26 season. A Penn Hills alumnus who […]
Aaron Rodgers to Cardinals has real chance of happening
Like all good sequels, the Aaron Rodgers-Pittsburgh Steelers melodrama has had a few decent twists and turns that would make Randy from Scream proud. A rarely used contract tender after weeks of promised deadlines coming and going without any sort of direction or answers? How exciting. Now, a new door has opened in this weird […]
The 2026 NFL Draft just told us which Steeler is in for a big pay day in 2027
It’s been a little more than a week now since the 2026 NFL Draft. We spent much of last week analyzing and discussing the Steelers’ draft class, and as we enter the quietest period of the NFL calendar, there will be plenty more opportunities to do so. However, just because the news cycle will slow […]
Let’s talk Steelers: What’s your way-too-early roster prediction?
The Steelers’ offseason roster is almost complete, and the team will be in training camp before we know it. It’s almost time for an NFL tradition not far off from the endless mock drafts that punctuate the spring: summer 53-man roster predictions. There are still plenty of question marks that will be answered in the […]
S Darnell Savage still in play for the Steelers
Former first-round safety Darnell Savage was set to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers during NFL free agency on March 10, insiders reported. And now, over a month later, he has yet to put pen to paper. However, while speaking with Steelers radio show SNR Drive on April 30, The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo said that the […]
Steelers sign former Patriots tight end
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Jaheim Bell to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. Bell was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Carolina by the New England Patriots. He caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in three appearances as a rookie. He […]
Former Steelers QB signs with Ravens
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, per Ian Rapoport. Thompson signed with the Steelers in January, 2025 on a futures contract. He had a tremendous showing in the preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars going 20-of-28 for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Prior to joining the Steelers, Thompson was […]
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