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Nick Herbig wants to stay with Steelers ‘for life’
There has been a lot of discussion about what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do as it pertains to their group of edge rushers. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith combine for over $62 million against the cap in 2026, and rising star Nick Herbig is due for an extension or the Steelers will have to watch […]
Steelers have one of NFL’s most difficult schedules in 2026
The schedule release is the next tentpole date on the NFL calendar, with the schedule set to release between May 12 and 14 with leaks all but certainly happening in the days before that. Ahead of the full schedule release, though, Warren Sharp released his projected strength of schedule rankings. In his 1-32 ranking from […]
Steelers running out of patience with Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers and his decision on whether or not he will join them for the 2026 season. This comes after both Team President Art Rooney II and General Manager Omar Khan began the offseason reassuring both media and fans that they don’t expect Rodgers to drag this decision […]
Steelers linebacker targets for 2026 and 2027 seasons
The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed multiple positions of need in the NFL Draft, selecting two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, and a quarterback within the first 100 picks. The one position they (surprisingly) didn’t address, though, was inside linebacker. With Patrick Queen entering the final year of his deal, and Payton Wilson having yet to show […]
Former Steelers QB signs with UFL team
The Pittsburgh Steelers released QB/WR John Rhys Plumlee last week, and now the former UCF star has found a home in the UFL. Per UFL communications, Plumlee has signed with the Houston Gamblers. Houston currently sits with a 2-4 record after a loss to the Columbus Aviators, whose offense is led by offensive coordinator Todd […]
Steelers QB Drew Allar ranks top five in rookie jersey sales
It’s safe to say many Pittsburgh Steelers fans are excited about the addition of quarterback Drew Allar. The third-round pick was one of the most talked about prospects in this year’s draft, and ended up staying in the state of Pennsylvania after Pittsburgh took him with the 76th overall pick. Just over a week after […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: If you’re gonna judge
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). As humans we always tend to judge things quickly, it’s partly how we survived. It’s easy to judge (fun too), so let’s make a few judgements. This 4 pack of questions is here […]
Steelers mailbag: Did Pittsburgh do enough on defense?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added several new pieces to their roster via free agency, trades, and the NFL Draft. After an eventful two months, did Pittsburgh do enough? And what is the long-term plan at linebacker? We discuss in today’s mailbag. Q: Why no big, fast, mean ass , hard hitting ILB ? If the […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Post Draft Hangover Edition
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: With the conclusion of the NFL Draft, we’ve reached the lull point in the NFL offseason. We’ll have a few remaining draft questions this week, but as football fans we’ll have to find a way to fill the next three months before summer camp and preseason bring us […]
Steelers WR DK Metcalf not facing criminal charges after incident with fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is not facing any criminal chargers stemming from an incident with a fan during the team’s Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions. “No charges will be filed against Steelers player DeKaylin Metcalf for incident with a Lions fan at game in Detroit in December, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym […]
Steelers mailbag callout: Post-NFL Draft edition
It’s been a bit since we’ve done a Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag, so let’s fix that. After what was an eventful free agency and NFL Draft, the Steelers look much different today than they did when the clock hit triple zeroes in their wild card loss to the Houston Texans. So, drop down in the comments […]
Steelers horrific streak extends with Broderick Jones news
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not picking up the fifth-year option of offensive tackle Broderick Jones. it would cost the Steelers just over $19 million in 2027 to pick up Jones’ option. Additionally, Jones is dealing with a neck injury that could prevent him from being ready for training camp. With the Steelers not picking up […]
Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool making NFL comeback with NFC team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool is making an NFL comeback. The former second round pick has been invited to Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp for a tryout, per Matt Schneidman. Claypool was drafted by the Steelers in 2020 and had an electrifying rookie season, catching 62 passes for 873 yards and nine touchdowns. […]
Discussing the pros and cons of the Steelers’ polarizing 2026 draft class: Part 3 — Read & React tackle the rest
The Steelers’ class has been one of the more polarizing ones around the NFL, with a wide range of grades from analysts. Even the Black and Gold faithful are split on how to feel about it, just peruse our draft-related articles if you need proof of this. This week, we’ve been unpacking the Steelers 2026 […]
Steelers officially decline fifth-year option on OT Broderick Jones
After drafting Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the future of the Steelers 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones became murky to say the least. Just one week after selecting their third offensive tackle in the first round in the last four years, it became official that Pittsburgh would indeed […]
Steelers WR changes number ahead of 2026 season
Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is hoping for a fresh start under new head coach Mike McCarthy in 2026. He’ll also be getting a new jersey number. Per the Steelers’ website and confirmed by beat writers, Wilson has switched from No. 10 to No. 14 ahead of OTAs. No. 14 was previously Kenneth Gainwell’s Steelers […]
Steelers see young Joe Flacco in Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers took a swing in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft when they selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. The former Nittany Lion is a raw talent, but should Mike McCarthy be able to work the magic we’ve seen him perform with quarterbacks in the past, Many are high on Allar […]
Steelers had high interest in drafting another Penn State star
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t just miss on one draft target — they may have missed on two. Much of the post-draft conversation has centered around wide receiver Makai Lemon, who was reportedly on the phone with Pittsburgh before the Philadelphia Eagles jumped ahead to select him. But according to a recent report, Lemon wasn’t the […]
Steelers’ Art Rooney II provides Aaron Rodgers timeline update… again
For a second straight offseason, the Steelers appear to be waiting on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Appearing on NFL Network Wednesday for an interview wrapping the draft in Pittsburgh, Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II was asked for the latest update on the team’s presumptive — yet unsigned — quarterback. The latest? A Rodgers decision […]
Ben Roethlisberger not sold on new Steelers QB Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL Draft, selecting quarterback Drew Allar out of Penn State in the third round. Allar was at one point projected to be a first-round pick before a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended midway through the season when he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The […]
Comparing AFC North Draft classes
The Steelers loaded up on new talent in the 2026 NFL Draft — but so did the league’s other 31 teams. In fact, the AFC North was home to two of the highest-rated draft classes this year. How did the Steelers’ draft class compare to their rivals? Let’s take a look: Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers […]
Heath Miller talks favorite Steelers memories, NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Heath Miller is one of the most popular players in Pittsburgh Steelers history. A first-round pick out of Virginia in the 2005 NFL Draft, Miller helped the Steelers win Super Bowl XL as a rookie, catching 39 passes and six touchdowns. Throughout his career, fans latched onto No. 83, and audibly reminded defenses who just […]
Discussing the pros and cons of the Steelers’ polarizing 2026 draft class: Part 2 — Wide receivers and trade value
Yesterday, in Part One of our review of the Steelers’ 2026 draft class, I talked with Joey Bray about the hoopla surrounding Pittsburgh’s first-round pick. A lot of that conversation revolved around the negative PR behind the team calling receiver Makai Lemon, only to have the Eagles swoop in with a trade, forcing the Steelers […]
Drew Allar, Mike McCarthy are the perfect match for Steelers
Sometimes for things to succeed you need to be a match made in Heaven. Fit matters. Personality matters. It just makes sense. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, Drew Allar and Mike McCarthy may very well be that match in which the light shines upon. While many fans and media alike have doubted the Steelers’ third-round pick, […]
Wednesday links: Which Steelers UDFAs could surprise?
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: Post-draft NFL Power Rankings: Rams slide but Eagles, Steelers, Lions rise after makeovers (By The Athletic’s Josh Kendall): 11. Pittsburgh Steelers Last ranking: 14 Best rookie season: Germie […]
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