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The Pittsburgh Steelers lose another one of their own on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, as offensive guard Isaac Seumalo has signed a lucrative new deal with the Arizona Cardinals. As reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Seumalo’s new deal is for three years and is worth $31.5 million dollars. The former […]
The Steelers haven’t exactly had a quiet Monday to open NFL free agency, re-signing two defenders and adding two multi-year starting contracts with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and cornerback Jamel Dean. However, despite signing Pittman to a three-year, $59-million deal and Dean to a three-year, $36.75-million deal, neither will affect the compensatory pick formula […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have added ammunition when the draft comes to town next month. On Monday, the NFL announced its 2026 compensatory picks. The Steelers were awarded four picks, including one inside the top 100. Pittsburgh was granted one third, one fourth, and two sixth-round picks. The Steelers will select 99th overall in the third […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their first external free agent signing of 2026. After trading for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pittsburgh has made a splash on the defensive side of the ball. The Steelers are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million deal, per Ian Rapoport. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not be bringing back cornerback James Pierre. After a breakout season in 2025, Pierre is signing a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per Cameron Wolfe. Former Steelers secondary coach Gerald Alexander joined the Vikings’ staff this offseason, and now Pierre follows him to the NFC North. The Steelers […]
The Steelers 2025 team MVP will be joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Gainwell will be signing a two-year, $14 million deal in Tampa Bay. The $7 million per year average likely priced Gainwell out of a return to Pittsburgh, where Jaylen Warren is already making just under $6 […]
Minutes after trading for former Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., the Steelers are reportedly signing their newest offensive weapon to a three-year, $59 million deal per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Pittman was previously in the last year of his deal with Indianapolis, with an expected $24 million cap hit in 2026. It’s yet to […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big splash with a trade for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, but they will not be signing the consensus top free agent quarterback. Malik Willis is signing with the Miami Dolphins, per Ian Rapoport. The Dolphins are giving the former Green Bay Packers quarterback a three-year, $67.5 million […]
The Steelers have their WR2. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Pittsburgh is trading for Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. The trade comes less than an hour after Indianapolis signed wide receiver Alec Pierce to a $29 million per year deal. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the trade is a late-round pick swap. The details still […]
UPDATE: Holcomb’s new contract details have been reported by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson: a $625,000 signing bonus, with salaries $1.575 million in Year 1 and $2.7 million in Year 2. You can read the original story below: The Steelers have made a second re-signing of defense ahead of the opening of the NFL’s legal tampering period, […]
Jalen Ramsey is the last player from 2025’s blockbuster Steelers-Dolphins trade to still be on Pittsburgh or Miami’s roster. Early Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Miami Dolphins are trading former Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Fitzpatrick will, however, be earning a three-year, $40 […]
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. Outside of quarterback, there is perhaps no need more […]
One year after making headlines by acquiring star wide receiver DK Metcalf in a blockbuster deal, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now being mentioned in an unexpected trade suggestion involving the very player they paid to lead their receiving corps. Last offseason, Pittsburgh sent shockwaves across the NFL when it traded for Metcalf from the Seattle […]
NFL free agency is officially here, with legal tampering beginning and players being allowed to negotiate with all 32 teams. This will be your home for every signing the Pittsburgh Steelers make this offseason. Whether it is a splash move at quarterback or another defensive star, we will provide all contract details for every free […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the new league year by re-signing one of their top young secondary members. Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is staying in Pittsburgh, signing a one-year, $4 million deal, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Steelers signed Samuel in November after he recovered from neck surgery. He made his Steelers debut […]
The NFL Combine is now in the rear-view mirror, and it is full steam ahead to the draft, which opens up in about a month and a half in Pittsburgh. Interestingly enough, I do think there is some organizational pressure on the Steelers to put on a bit of a show in front of their […]
It’s finally here — not Christmas Day, but close enough. The legal tampering period of NFL free agency kicks off at noon EST March 9, where every soon-to-be unrestricted free agent can agree to terms with teams. Make sure to keep Behind the Steel Curtain bookmarked throughout the day as updates roll in, and hang […]
The NFL’s legal tampering period is just around the corner on March 9, but the Steelers have yet to re-sign any of their players set to hit the open market. It’s a near-guarantee some will return in the coming days, but there might not be as much mutual interest between Pittsburgh and its free agents […]
NFL free agency (un)officially begins Monday at Noon EST with the legal tampering window opening, allowing players and teams to negotiate deals before making them official starting Wednesday. It’s all but certain that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be signing a veteran quarterback – whether that be a returning Aaron Rodgers or another name on the […]
Monday marks the beginning of the NFL legal tampering period and usher in weeks of changes across football. Beginning at noon, NFL teams are free to discuss deals with players in anticipation of the start of the league year on Wednesday. Free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday at 4:00 EST, but a plethora of […]
The NFL tampering period starts on March 9. Before then, let’s take a look at every positional group on the Steelers roster, ranked by how big of a need it is entering the new league year. You can view the Steelers set to hit free agency in a few days here. 1. Quarterback Mason Rudolph […]
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). For those in Daylight savings areas in the US, we’ll be time traveling forward, losing an hour to gain more in light advent. NFL teams are also practicing addition by subtraction with many teams releasing or […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the quarterback market, once again, as their only two quarterbacks under contract for 2026 are Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Aaron Rodgers remains non-committal on his future, and with the Steelers in need of a quality quarterback in order to be real competitors, it’s highly unlikely they will sit and […]
Welcome to the final mailbag ahead of NFL free agency. And thank you all for the kind words about the new title, it’s much appreciated. With the new league year beginning in a matter of days, and the draft next month, let’s dive into your questions. Q: Congrats on the promotion In terms of teams […]
Every year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish puts together a draft gems list. This series is not meant to predict who the Steelers will pick, but rather highlight players Ryan thinks will be viable NFL players, and should be available in Rounds 2-7. Looking for more? Check out Ryan’s picks this year at: The Steelers have […]