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‘Nicked Up:’ Beat Writer Suggests New Player Who Might Begin Training Camp On PUP List
He was one of the most underrated additions the Pittsburgh Steelers made this offseason, but Sebastian Joseph-Day’s time with the Black and Gold could get off to a slow start thanks to an injury suffered late in spring workouts. According to Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo, the veteran free agent defensive lineman was “nicked […]
Steelers Sign Final Rookie Draft Pick, Ink QB Drew Allar To Four-Year Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed third-round pick Drew Allar to his four-year rookie contract, the team announced Friday. Selected 76th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Allar’s rookie deal is expected to be worth a total of $7.142 million. The former Penn State quarterback will receive approximately a $1.654 million signing bonus. Allar’s first-year cap […]
Alex Highsmith Shares His Favorite Memory Of Playing For Mike Tomlin
Mike Tomlin’s final few years with the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t great. While the team didn’t hit rock bottom, it felt like it was stuck in a rut, unable to win in the postseason. Tomlin stepped down this offseason, in part to give the players a better chance to win. However, they still have a lot […]
The Terrible Podcast – Panthers Might Call About Highsmith, Allar Yet To Sign, Seven More 90-In-30 Series Players & More
Season 16, Episode 167 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I start by discussing the latest serious injury that the Carolina Panthers are dealing with after losing EDGE Nic Scourton for the season at the start of training camp. We talk about how the […]
Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: Attending 2026 Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 training camp at Saint Vincent College starts next week. The aftermath of the 2025 season has gone by in a flash. Mike Tomlin resigned. Mike McCarthy is hired. A new coaching staff is installed. Free agent signings and a trade. The 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh. Hints at what the Steelers […]
‘Lot Of Turnover’: Offensive Line Guru Sees Steelers’ Front As ‘A Little Below Average’
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line was one of their biggest strengths in the 2010s. However, since that unit aged out, the Steelers have struggled to rebuild their offensive front. It’s starting to take shape again, though. They’ve invested a lot of resources in their offensive line, and many of their young players look like quality […]
Steelers Stats Over/Under – Joey Porter Jr. 1.5 Interceptions
While the Steelers won’t win games by recording stats, big plays have a way of helping the cause. That tends to be especially important for star players, on whose production teams must count. Following a year of great change, we should see the names of some playmakers shift. New faces are here, while old faces […]
‘Gonna Be A Problem For Everybody They Face’: Analyst Gives One Reason To Be Optimistic About Steelers
Despite their playoff losing streak, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their sights set on the Super Bowl this year. Most people don’t believe that they can reach that level, though. In fact, there are plenty who doubt that the Steelers will even make the playoffs. However, analyst Emory Hunt gave one reason to be optimistic about […]
‘Confidence Goes Through The Roof’: Alex Highsmith Explains A Pass Rusher’s Mentality
Alex Highsmith led the Steelers in sacks last season, all the more remarkable since injuries interrupted his playing time and momentum. After notching a sack in the opener, he went down early in Week 2 with a high-ankle sprain. After missing two games, he returned to notch another half a sack. Just as he was […]
‘If It’s Not Payton Wilson This Year, It’s Never Gonna Be’: 3rd-Year ILB On Notice, Says Beat Writer
A 2024 third-round pick, Payton Wilson had the Steelers believing they landed a steal. Instead, he has merely been good. And good selectively, as they have felt the need to substitute for him in obvious running situations. Entering his third season, is this a make-or-break year for the linebacker? Mark Kaboly seems to think so. […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – WR Germie Bernard
Player: WR Germie Bernard Stock Value: Up Reasoning: As he heads into his first training camp, it seems Germie Bernard has reporters convinced he’ll start sooner than later. He may enter Latrobe working behind Roman Wilson, but most appear to believe he won’t leave that way. A rookie second-round pick, he is regarded as a professional […]
Fittipaldo Disputes Common Narrative About Why Steelers Need Mason Rudolph
Many argue that moving on from Mason Rudolph would not be consistent with the idea the Steelers are “all in” this year. Ray Fittipaldo disagrees, and history backs him up. As I’ve mentioned numerous times, the Steelers were just as “in” for the 2018 season when they chose Joshua Dobbs to back up Ben Roethlisberger […]
Final Steelers 2026 Offseason Review – Defense
Putting a bow and final review on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason as training camp is only days away. A look at the defense, the changes made, and what to watch for over the next five weeks as we race towards the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Yesterday, we focused on the offense. Tomorrow, we’ll […]
Ravens Waive Controversial Rookie QB On Eve Of Training Camp
The 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up, QB Diego Pavia is now looking for a job as training camps get underway. On Thursday, the Ravens announced they have waived the rookie college free agent, who may now go unclaimed. Even without him, Baltimore still has four quarterbacks on its 90-man roster. There is Lamar Jackson, of course, […]
How Can Eli Heidenreich Make Steelers’ 53-Man Roster?
How can Eli Heidenreich make the Steelers’ 53-man roster? Eli Heidenreich fulfilled part of his dream when the Steelers drafted him in April, but he still has a lot of work to do. A rookie seventh-round pick, he figures to enter training camp sitting squarely outside the roster bubble. There is no guaranteed slot at […]
Depot After Dark: McAfee Coming To Training Camp, Walk With Brisker, Stephen A. Reacts To Ryan Clark Firing
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 23. MCAFEE COMING TO TRAINING CAMP Steelers training camp is right around the corner. Players will arrive in a […]
Willie Colon: Steelers Might Have ‘Most Talented Group’ They’ve Had ‘In A Long Time’
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to improve on their 2025 season, where they won the AFC North but failed to win a playoff game. They have an almost-entirely new coaching staff, with Mike McCarthy taking over for Mike Tomlin. While some people expect more of the same from Pittsburgh, former Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon […]
Fittipaldo Says Broderick Jones At Risk Of ‘Lost Season’ With ‘Expectation’ He Begins Camp On PUP
Broderick Jones has a steep hill to climb. Not just the one that serves as the backdrop of Saint Vincent College’s football fields, either. Limited all spring with a neck injury as Pittsburgh drafted another first-round offensive tackle, Jones has a difficult path to reinsert himself into the starting conversation. It’s a point the PPG’s […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,967)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Panthers Now Have Good Reason To Call Steelers About A Trade
The start of each football season brings hope to all 32 teams. Even the Cleveland Browns. That optimism can be shaken once injuries begin mounting. The Carolina Panthers may have already lost one of their most valuable players. And they could come calling the Pittsburgh Steelers for reinforcements. Top pass rusher Nic Scourton tore his […]
‘Really Stood Out’: Rams Assistant GM Explains How Trade For Former Steelers OL Kevin Dotson Came About
Omar Khan has made some impressive trades since becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager. His trading Chase Claypool for a second-round pick still looks like highway robbery. However, not every deal Khan has made turned out well. The Steelers’ trade of offensive lineman Kevin Dotson to the Los Angeles Rams stands out as a miss […]
Breer Describes ‘Unique Level Of Pressure’ Steelers Are Under In Mike McCarthy’s First Year
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most successful NFL teams over the last couple of decades. Their notorious non-losing season streak is proof of that. Yet after getting to the postseason things have gone terribly wrong over the last 10 years. Those factors combine to form an overflowing level of pressure in Pittsburgh. […]
Watch: The Depot Dive (Episode 109)
July 23 – Ep. 109: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I preview Steelers training camp with the biggest differences between Mike Tomlin and Mike McCarthy and several position battles to watch. Next, we dive into positions that may still need help and when Pittsburgh might look to add to them. […]
‘We Are Not Charlie Brown:’ Dan Rooney Had Creative Way To Show Simply Making Playoffs ‘Isn’t Good Enough’
The Pittsburgh Steelers underwent a lot of change this offseason, starting with Mike Tomlin stepping down as the team’s head coach after almost 20 years. While Tomlin never had a losing season in Pittsburgh, he was also on an ugly playoff losing streak. The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game in almost a decade, and […]
‘Why Are They Getting No Buzz?’ Schrager Touts Steelers’ Offseason Additions
Despite winning the AFC North last season and making meaningful additions this offseason, there hasn’t been much positivity surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers in the national media landscape. The general consensus seems to be that the Steelers will be around a .500 team in 2026, but ESPN’s Peter Schrager offered a lot of praise for the […]