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‘Was A Looseness Going Around’: Joe Haden Says ‘Accountability’ Was Problem For Steelers Under Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. It brought a lot of success, including zero losing seasons and a Super Bowl win. However, Tomlin wasn’t without his flaws, especially during the second half of his time in Pittsburgh. Tomlin raised the Steelers’ floor, but their ceiling under him felt capped. He’s part of […]

Former Steelers First-Round Pick, Running Back Greg Hawthorne Dead At 69

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and first-round pick Greg Hawthorne has died. He was 69. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shared the news that originated from the family’s Facebook page. Drafted 28th overall in 1979, Hawthorne was part of the Steelers’ 1979 Super Bowl run to cap the franchise’s dynasty. As a rookie, he carried the ball […]

Fittipaldo: Steelers’ Backup QB Job Is Will Howard’s To Lose

Ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp starting, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the quarterback position. Aaron Rodgers is back as the starter for a second season, but after that it’s unclear how things will look under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Will the Steelers keep all four quarterbacks? Is Mason Rudolph going to […]

Steelers Hire Jill Gagliardi To Summer Coaching Position

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Jill Gagliardi to a summer coaching position as part of the Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship. The defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach at The Lawrenceville School, she recently shared the news on Twitter/X. “I am humbled and grateful to the Steelers organization for this opportunity and excited to […]

Local Insider Updates ‘Tricky’ Joey Porter Jr. Contract Situation

While there’s still plenty of time to reach a contract extension with Joey Porter Jr. before the start of the regular season, training camp begins in a little over two weeks, and it’s more important than ever for him to be on the field getting physical reps with the new coaching staff. The silence surrounding […]

The Terrible Podcast – Heyward’s ESPN Ranking, Upback Candidates, Washington’s Weight, Six More 90-In-30 Series Players & More

Season 16, Episode 161 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, and that includes retired NFL DT Aaron Donald working this offseason with new Steelers S Jaquan Brisker. ESPN’s annual offseason position rankings continue rolling […]

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‘Can Still Move Around A Little Bit’: Darius Slay ‘Could See’ Aaron Rodgers Improving On 2025 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for an answer at quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger retired. While most of their attempts haven’t been great, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t too bad last year. Rodgers isn’t the same player that he once was, but he helped the Steelers win games. That’s why they re-signed him for 2026. Not everyone […]

‘He’s A Playmaker’: Pat Freiermuth Earns Honorable Mention In ESPN’s TE Rankings

He wasn’t utilized properly during a rather frustrating season for him, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth is still highly regarded around the NFL when it comes to the top tight ends in football. In the latest ESPN positional rankings compiled after polling NFL executives, coaches and scouts, Freiermuth earned an honorable mention Friday morning. […]

Whaley Offers Big Praise For Jalen Ramsey In Evolving Role

While Jalen Ramsey wasn’t quite at his peak the way the Steelers had hoped, he’s still done something rather admirable. No longer an elite shutdown outside cornerback, he has evolved into a more versatile defensive back. That was part of the plan when they brought him here, but his play outside also likely rushed their […]

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OT Max Iheanachor

Player: OT Max Iheanachor Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Max Iheanachor may or may not earn an immediate starting job, but he’s set up to make a strong push for one. The rookie first-round draft pick is supposed to be raw, even though he has significant college experience. At the very least, his coaches and teammates […]

Beat Writer Tempers Talk Of Yahya Black’s Accelerated Ascension To Starter

If Yahya Black is a future elite starting nose tackle, he may have to bide his time. Or, at the very least, prove himself first. Steelers DL coach Domata Peko had reporters buzzing earlier this offseason after making bold claims about the second-year defensive lineman. Some even envisioned a scenario in which Keeanu Benton loses […]

What Would Make A Successful Rookie Season For Germie Bernard?

What would make a successful rookie season for Germie Bernard? After missing out on Makai Lemon and then trading up for Germie Bernard, the Steelers clearly sought out wide receiver help. They identified an obvious need and believed they needed young talent they could develop quickly. Even with the veteran acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr. […]

Michael Pittman Jr. ‘Could Easily Walk Into 80 Catches’ In First Season With Steelers, Thinks Analyst

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of quality wide receivers has haunted them for the past few seasons. While that position used to be one of their greatest strengths, they’ve struggled to field adequate depth there recently. However, they made an effort to change that this offseason, particularly by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. to pair alongside […]

Acrisure Stadium Set To Receive More Upgrades

Acrisure Stadium is receiving its latest refresh. After installing a new playing surface earlier this offseason, the stadium is set to receive 18,000 seats. Per The Trib’s Adam Babetski, the Pittsburgh Sports Exhibition Authority, the group that owns Acrisure, approved funding for new seats in the lower level of the east side of the stadium. […]

‘Taking Care Of Your Body’: Aaron Donald Shares Important Advice With Jaquan Brisker

The Pittsburgh Steelers made several defensive changes this offseason. One of their big additions is S Jaquan Brisker, coming over on a one-year deal from Chicago. Brisker is now part of a defense that needed significant changes this offseason, including the unit’s collective mindset. Sitting down for a conversation with Aaron Donald, Brisker heard from […]

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Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,953)

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. […]

Writer Predicts Third-Place AFC North Finish, Potential Losing Season For Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone an offseason of sweeping changes. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down following the Steelers’ loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Steelers did not opt for an internal candidate, instead bringing in Pittsburgh-area native Mike McCarthy. That meant hiring a whole new coaching […]