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Steelers make questionable pick in latest ESPN mock draft
With the NFL Draft just over two weeks away, the day is getting closer and closer to finding out who the Steelers take in the first round. Peter Schrager of ESPN weighed in with his first mock draft, predicting the Steelers will take Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker. “Alabama’s Ty Simpson is still available, but I’m expecting Aaron […]
Steelers host pre-draft visits with two new defenders
The Steelers continue to knock out their top-30 visits ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, hosting three prospects on Tuesday per PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh. The three names are Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, who was already reported as a pre-draft visit, as well as Louisiana inside linebacker Jaden Dugger and Florida State defensive tackle Darrell […]
Steelers identified as top landing spot for elite guard
The NFL Draft is only three weeks away, and Pittsburgh will become the epicenter of the football world. Three positions have been rumored the most around the Steelers the last number of weeks: wide receiver, guard, and quarterback. While Ty Simpson may fit the Steelers dire need under center and another wide receiver would certainly […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Taylen Green (Quarterback, Arkansas)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. The aren’t many prospects who fit the boom/bust label […]
Steelers trade up for coveted defensive player in ESPN mock draft
The most unique and unlikely mock draft of the season has been released by ESPN. While the 2026 NFL Draft will surely see a handful of trades between teams before 32 picks are made to close the first round, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell took a different approach in his latest mock. On Monday, he released […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Is there anyone worth trading up for?
The NFL Draft is an exciting time already, but draft-day trades take it to another level. Whether your team is gaining more capital later on or moving up for a player the front office is that confident about, there’s always a little rush that comes with the bottom-of-the-screen ticker switching to a new team color. […]
Steelers reportedly have strong interest in top WR prospect
If you asked just about anyone, fan or media, about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason, most to all would give them a top-notch grade. After the notable additions of Michael Pittman, Jamel Dean, Rico Dowdle, and Jaquan Brisker, the Steelers are a better team on paper than they were when their 2025 season ended in January. […]
Steelers mock draft: Pittsburgh trades back into first round for QB
We are just over two weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft officially kicking off in Pittsburgh. I have long been of the opinion that the Steelers have been stacking picks in this draft for a reason. The team is currently slated to make 12 picks in this upcoming draft, something they haven’t done since […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Carson Beck (Quarterback, Miami)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. As one of the more polarizing quarterback prospects in […]
Top WR prospect could slide to Steelers
With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the market for wide receiver help—and a surprising opportunity may be developing. According to ESPN’s NFL Draft Insider Matt Miller, Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson is trending in the wrong direction as draft boards begin to take final shape. Once viewed as a potential […]
Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr proclaims himself as top 5 cornerback
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had one of the best seasons of anyone at his position in 2025. In 524 coverage snaps, he allowed just 32 receptions on 64 targets with zero touchdowns and a passer rating of just 61.5, per Next Gen Stats. Despite that, Porter still feels disrespected by people who critique […]
Four Steelers that could be traded before 2026 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers will put the final big touches on their roster in less than three week’s time during the 2026 NFL Draft. While other additions will take place between then and Week 1, the. most notable additions will come via the annual selection meeting. However there very well could be multiple notable departures, and […]
How much is Aaron Rodgers worth?
Aaron Rodgers isn’t a Pittsburgh Steeler at the moment, but he sure feels like one. After Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, what we’ve felt confident about for a while became even more likely: Rodgers is the last remaining viable quarterback on the market for Pittsburgh, unless the franchise unexpectedly turns […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Egging on
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s Easter/Passover weekend for those that celebrate, and the east coast feels like spring has sprung. Hope you’re enjoying the weather and the holiday/spring break. This five pack of questions is here to […]
When’s the last time the Steelers made 12 picks in a draft?
The Steelers have 12 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, and while the jury is still out on whether or not the team will actually end up selecting a player at every slot, there’s absolutely an argument in favor of doing exactly that. If the draft is a numbers game, why not take as many […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Easter Weekend edition
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Steelers announce dates for minicamps, OTAs
For the Steelers, preparation for the 2026 season is less than a week away. On Friday, the team announced that its voluntary workouts will begin on April 7. That will include just strength, conditioning, and physical rehabilitation — phase one of the NFL offseason — not required, but a chance for the team to start […]
Steelers QB Will Howard doesn’t care about sixth-round pick label
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard has become one of the most popular players in Pittsburgh without having taken an NFL snap. The Ohio State national champion was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft – a label that has quickly stuck to Howard when discussing his chances of being the long-term answer […]
Former Steelers linebacker calls out Mike Tomlin for dysfunction
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era in the post-Mike Tomlin world. Tomlin stepped down as Steelers head coach in January following Pittsburgh’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans I the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. He had been the head coach of the Steelers for 19 seasons, which made him the […]
Question of the day: Who are your favorite non-Hall of Fame Steelers?
At the time of writing, there are 32 Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And while most to all of our favorite Steelers of all time have busts in Canton, or will in the future, today isn’t about them. Rather, it’s about the guys who may not be talked about as much. […]
Former Steelers safety Kyle Dugger signs with AFC North rival
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Steelers safety Kyle Dugger has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. This move keeps Dugger in the AFC North and gives him an opportunity to play a pivotal role on a defense that desperately needed help in the secondary. Dugger was traded from the […]
BTSC’s updated 2026 NFL Draft Top-150 Big Board
We’ve had some time to ruminate on our original rankings and watch more film. What is one of the biggest changes reflected in your ranks since our first Big Board? RP: Nothing that feels major to me. I’ve shuffled around some of my Edge and CB preferences. I’ve lowered some of the skill position guys […]
Former Steelers WR comes out of retirement, signs with Titans
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, former Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon has changed his mind about retirement and is signing a new deal with the Tennessee Titans. McCutcheon signed a futures deal with the Steelers in January of 2025. He spent the offseason with the team and recorded a 24-yard touchdown reception against […]
Broncos reportedly interested in signing Aaron Rodgers
As crazy as it may sound, the Denver Broncos have reportedly discussed brining in Aaron Rodgers for a visit, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. This comes on the heels of Bo Nix suffering a broken ankle in Denver’s divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills. “There’s talk of the Broncos possibly bringing Rodgers […]
Steelers President says NFL needs to review Rooney Rule
The Rooney Rule became a big topic of conversation over the last week after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened civil litigation against Goodell and the league if the rule wasn’t abolished. “NFL fans in Florida don’t care what color their coach’s skin is,” Uthmeier wrote via Kalyn Kahler. “They care what colors their coach […]
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