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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 […]
Patriots interested in Mike Tomlin if Mike Vrabel resigns, per report
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will be NBC’s newest NFL analyst this season, appearing on the network’s Sunday night pregame show Football Night In America. This comes after he was the longest tenured head coach in American sports, spending 19 seasons at the helm of the Steelers. It’s widely anticipated that Tomlin will […]
Steelers free agent visiting Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is visiting the Detroit Lions, Adam Schefter reports. Miller is also scheduled to tryout for the Chicago Bears next week. Miller joined the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season along with the likes of Van Jefferson, Cordarrelle Patterson, MyCole Pruitt, and Ben Skowronek. The Super Bowl champion […]
Free agent signing pulls out of deal with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a one-year deal with defensive lineman Dean Lowry, adding more depth to their defensive line. However, Lowry has decided not to sign with Pittsburgh, at least not today, per Aaron Wilson. “Veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, who agreed to a one-year deal with Steelers previously and is fully medically cleared, […]
Steelers release veteran offensive weapon
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing quarterback/wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee, Aaron Wilson reports. Plumlee signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft out of UCF, where he accounted for 20 total touchdowns in his final collegiate season. Plumlee has also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks. […]
Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers
After months of speculation and no process, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally got one step closer to signing Aaron Rodgers. Per Adam Schefter, the Steelers placed the right-of-first refusal tender on the four-time MVP. “The Steelers placed the rare right-of-first-refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers, meaning that he can accept a 10 percent raise off last year’s […]
Discussing the pros and cons of the Steelers’ polarizing 2026 draft class: Part 1 — First round reactions
How are we feeling, Steelers Nation? The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. In many ways, the draft was a massive success. The city of Pittsburgh broke the NFL Draft attendance record — previously set by Detroit in 2024 — with a whopping 805,000 people in attendance over the weekend. The Steelers made 10 […]
Let’s talk Steelers: What’s Pittsburgh’s biggest remaining roster need?
After a busy free agency — and after making 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft — the Steelers’ roster certainly appears to be in better shape than it was at the end of the 2025 season. But Pittsburgh has been no stranger to making late free agent signings well after the draft in years […]
Former Steelers WR signs with Cowboys
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing with the Dallas Cowboys, per Tom Pelissero. Valdes-Scantling signed with the Steelers in the middle of the 2025 season, where he went on to appear in five games. He caught 10 passes for 80 yards and one touchdown with Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the Steelers last […]
Donte Jackson compensatory pick: What did the Steelers do with the 2026 NFL Draft choice?
The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and all the picks that have been traded and earned throughout the year have become actual players. That includes compensatory picks, where the league awards teams that lose pricey free agents an extra draft selection in return. How did the Steelers get a compensatory pick for Donte Jackson? The […]
Steelers invite 300 pound punter to rookie minicamp
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a splash in the 2026 NFL Draft when they selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round. Now, they are brining one of his teammates with him to rookie minicamp. Pittsburgh has invited punter Gabe Nwosu to their rookie minicamp, per the Senior Specialist All-Star Game. What makes this […]
Penn State coach says offense was poor fit for Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ addition of quarterback Drew Allar was one of the stories of the 2026 NFL Draft, as the Steelers have set up a quarterback battle between the Penn State product and second-year quarterback Will Howard. Regardless of if Aaron Rodgers returns or not, Allar and Howard will both have a chance to prove […]
Steelers sign veteran wide receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson, per Aaron Wilson. This will be his third stint with the team. Johnson has appeared in 23 career games with the Steelers and Denver Broncos, catching 26 passes and five touchdowns. The Steelers added two receivers to their roster over the course of the 2026 […]
Updating the Steelers’ roster after the 2026 NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, the Steelers’ summer roster is now close to its completed form. Although two expected free agents remain unsigned and the undrafted free agent class still hasn’t been finalized at the time of this writing, Pittsburgh currently rosters 88 players with room for three more (outside linebacker Julius […]
Mike Tomlin reveals reason he left Steelers
Mike Tomlin stunned the NFL world when he stepped down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach in January following a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. Tomlin has since joined NBC Sports and will be part of the Football Night In America pregame show. He joined Maria Taylor to discuss his new role, but also reflect […]
Mike Tomlin expects Aaron Rodgers to return to Steelers
The 2026 NFL Draft has officially come and gone, and the Pittsburgh Steelers added a quarterback to their room in the form of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, giving them three on their roster. The Aaron Rodgers question still looms large, though. The 42-year-old quarterback is still unsigned and has yet to commit to the […]
Steelers sign familiar face at defensive lineman
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, per Ian Rapoport. Lowry was with the Steelers in 2024 and 2025, but tore his ACL in training camp last summer, causing him to miss the entire 2025 season. He appeared in 12 games with Pittsburgh in 2024 after a one-year stint with the Minnesota […]
Steelers’ Drew Allar connection dates back to his high school days
The Pittsburgh Steelers were expected to select a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they got their guy in the third round. The Steelers selected Drew Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick, setting up a battle between he and Will Howard to be the potential future starting quarterback. And while […]
Gennings Dunker already prepared for position change with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers took one of the most colorful cult favorite prospects in this year’s draft when they selected Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker in the third round. Dunker’s long red mullet and matching mustache made him an aesthetic favorite to many during Senior Bowl week, and he lands in Pittsburgh like fellow Hawkeyes Logan […]
Get to know the Steelers’ Day 3 picks
It’s a tale as old as time. You read about the NFL Draft for months, do some mock drafts, and maybe even watch some YouTube cutups of guys you want to learn more about. You feel prepared, and then inevitably, your team picks a player on Day 3 you didn’t even know existed. The Pittsburgh […]
Steelers draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class
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. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.
Pittsburgh Steelers final 2026 NFL Draft grades
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft having added 10 rookies to their roster. With the draft now wrapped up, our staff gives their final overall grades on the Steelers’ 2026 draft class. Ryland Bickley: While I didn’t hate any of the Steelers’ picks, my overall takeaways from this class are that it’s […]
Here’s the Steelers’ full 2026 NFL Draft class
The Steelers made a whopping 10 picks across three days as the city of Pittsburgh hosted the 2026 NFL Draft. You can view every new Steeler below, and make sure to follow along with our undrafted free agent tracker HERE as well. If you click on the players’ names below, the link will take you […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: When your draft is empty
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s over, but after so many rounds of drafts my head is spinning. Now it’s the mad dash to court the best of the rest and sign some UDFA. This 6 pack of questions is […]
Kyle Dugger trade results: Steelers use 2026 NFL Draft pick from Patriots
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, where all the picks traded in the years leading up to it finally turn from numbers into actual football players. With that in mind, we’ll be taking a look at what some of those trades look like now with the added context. This time, we’ll be looking at the […]
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