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Steelers predicted to trade T.J. Watt to ensure Nick Herbig extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big decision to make regarding edge rusher Nick Herbig. The ascending edge rusher is set to hit free agency in 2027, and the Steelers are already paying big money to T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Herbig’s talent and potential are both evident, though, and Pittsburgh would be rightfully criticized if […]
Steelers Read & React: Get to know the 2026 UDFA class
Undrafted free agents have played a big part in Pittsburgh Steelers history, from all-time greats such as Donnie Shell and James Harrison, to “Fast” Willie Parker, the record holder for the Super Bowl’s longest rushing touchdown, and even today with the team’s one-two punch of Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle at running back. With that […]
Steelers will be one of NFL’s least-traveled teams in 2026
The Steelers are traveling as far as Paris in the upcoming NFL season, but they’ll still be in the bottom 10 in the league when it comes to total air miles in 2026. Per Bill Speros of Bookies.com, the Steelers will travel 14,183 miles in total in 2026 — 26th most in the NFL. Pittsburgh […]
Steelers 2026 Week 1 opponent revealed in schedule leak
The Pittsburgh Steelers will reportedly host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Steelers are very familiar with new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, as he was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2020-25. The Falcons sport a new quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Miami […]
Steelers schedule 2026: Tracking all the leaks and rumors
The NFL will officially release its schedule on Thursday at 8:00 PM EST. In the hours leading up to the official schedule release, though, there will be several leaks and confirmed games across the NFL. The following is a running list of rumored dates for the Steelers in 2026. Steelers 2026 Schedule Rumors Per Fanduel […]
Steelers to play on Black Friday, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Denver Broncos on Black Friday, per several NFL schedule leaks. The game will be played at 3:00 EST on Prime Video. NFL insider Benjamin Allbright noted that sources told him that Denver would have an away game on Black Friday. This gives us two stand-alone games thus far for […]
Steelers sign former New York Giants safety
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing safety Makari Paige, the team announced on Wednesday. Paige signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in April, 2025. He was waived at the end of the preseason. Paige spent five seasons at the University of Michigan, helping the Wolverines win a National Championship in 2023. Over the […]
Steelers starting from scratch with QB Drew Allar
The Pittsburgh Steelers could have gold in the form of rookie quarterback Drew Allar, but they know they have to do some digging to uncover that treasure. This is why, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN, head coach Mike McCarthy and the entire offensive staff are starting from scratch with Allar and his footwork. “Allar […]
Wednesday links: Who should the Steelers extend next?
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: Ryan Shazier Has New Role with Steelers (From Steelers Now’s Chris Ward): After spending two seasons on the Steelers’ physically unable to perform list, Shazier announced his retirement […]
Steelers to play in first NFL game in Paris
Last season the Pittsburgh Steelers made history by traveling to Dublin to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland. It was the first NFL game to be played in the country, as the Steelers defeated the Vikings 24-21 in front of over 74,00 fans. This season, the Steelers will have another opportunity to make history […]
Steelers release veteran cornerback after failed physical
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback Cory Trice after a failed physical, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Trice has dealt with a number of injuries since being drafted out of Purdue in 2023. He tore his ACL in training camp his rookie season, causing him to miss the entirety of the year. In 2024, he […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 opponents ranked from worst to best
The NFL schedule release is just two days away at the time of writing, with the full slate of games being released on Thursday night. And while we don’t yet know the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule, we do know their opponents, and this is how I would rank all 14 of those teams from worst to […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 mock schedule
Yes, that’s right, a mock schedule from the guy who hates mock drafts. What about it? Genuinely, I enjoy doing a mock schedule, and schedule release week as a whole. It gets us one step closer to football being back on our screens, and it also features my picks for every game on the 2026 […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Grade the Chris Boswell contract extension
After several years of contending for the title of best NFL kicker, the Steelers’ Chris Boswell is back on the top of the market. On Monday, Pittsburgh and Boswell agreed to a four-year, $28 million extension, tying the Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey for the highest yearly kicker salary in the league. How would you grade the […]
Aaron Rodgers did not meet with Steelers over weekend, reports indicate
The Steelers-Aaron Rodgers saga continues. And from the outside, there’s no clear end in sight. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter said the veteran quarterback did not visit the Steelers facility over the weekend of rookie minicamp despite an earlier report from Pittsburgh radio station 93.7 The Fan that […]
Steelers select dynamic QB in early 2027 NFL mock draft
The 2027 NFL Draft is still roughly a year away, but it has become one of the most anticipated classes in recent memory. The class features top-end talent at quarterback and receiver, headlined by Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith, in particular, is already a player whose name is in […]
Steelers sign experienced offensive lineman after rookie minicamp tryout
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made no shortage of changes to their offensive line this offseason. After last week’s rookie minicamp tryout, the Steelers have signed former Michigan Wolverines center Greg Crippen. Crippen started all 13 games for the Wolverines last season, and appeared in 41 games during his collegiate career. The six foot four offensive […]
NFL defensive coordinator lays out blueprint to slow down Pittsburgh Steelers
It’s expected that eventually, Aaron Rodgers will agree to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers to come back for his second season with the franchise. And no matter which way you lean on the subject, there is both good and bad that comes with the 42-year-old being under center for a 22nd NFL season, as one […]
Steelers make Chris Boswell highest paid kicker in NFL history
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Chris Boswell have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal is for $28 million, and the $7 million per year average ties him with Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey for the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. His new deal locks him in with […]
Steelers WR Germie Bernard, QB Drew Allar already building strong chemistry
The Pittsburgh Steelers held their rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday, which marked the first time their draft class donned Steelers colors. It also laid the foundation for a budding relationship between quarterback Drew Allar and wide receiver Germie Bernard. Allar was the only quarterback at rookie minicamp, something head coach Mike McCarthy said was […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Memories Of Mushy Stuff
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Every human that ever has been has something in common: a mother. Someone who gave us life, enduring 9ish months of severe bodily changes just to bring us to be. My mother is […]
Former Steelers WR signs with Chicago Bears
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Chicago Bears, per Adam Schefter. Miller joined the Steelers in 2024, joining then-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after the duo’s one-year stint together with the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping them win the Super Bowl […]
Steelers QB Drew Allar earns praise from Mike McCarthy after rookie minicamp
The Pittsburgh Steelers got their first extended look at rookie quarterback Drew Allar this weekend during rookie minicamp, and first-year Steelers’ head coach Mike McCarthy offered an interesting early assessment of the former Penn State standout. Speaking after practice on Saturday, McCarthy praised Allar’s physical tools while also tempering expectations as the young quarterback begins […]
Steelers announce signings of three more draft picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued checking boxes on their rookie to-do list Saturday, officially announcing the signings of three members of their 2026 draft class. Guard Gennings Dunker, fullback Riley Nowakowski, and cornerback Daylen Everette have all agreed to four-year rookie contracts, according to the team’s official website. Dunker arrives in Pittsburgh as one of the […]
Troy Fautanu position change is coming for Steelers
There were many questions raised when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The largest being where would he play on the offensive line? Head coach Mike McCarthy said in the press conference after selecting the Arizona State product that he is for sure staying at tackle. […]
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