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There’s a new Mike in town. With longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down from his role following the 2025 season, Pittsburgh opted to bring in former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy — another experienced name with a Super Bowl ring — to fill the role in 2026 and beyond. The 62-year-old […]
The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, meaning the NFL’s collective focus is now on constructing their teams for the 2026 season. Here are the important events and deadlines to be aware of leading up to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Feb. 23 – March 2: NFL Combine, Indianapolis It’s not real football, but […]
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward sparked speculation on his football future this week with a post on X. The All-Pro defensive lineman posted a GIF of someone closing a book, making it seem as if he was closing the book on his career – at least that’s what many assumed. Considering he is 36, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ search for a long-term answer at quarterback could take a significant turn in April. In his latest mock draft for ESPN, NFL analyst Field Yates projects the Steelers to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 21st overall pick. The move would signal a clear intent by the organization to secure its […]
Nowadays, you can’t turn on a tc channel or podcast streaming platform without seeing current or former Pittsburgh Steelers hosting some sort of show. Ben Roethlisberger has his podcast Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, and Cam Heyward also has his own show, Not Just Football. Former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter has been a frequent guest on […]
The Steelers hired former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to take over the same role in Pittsburgh under new head coach Mike McCarthy in 2026. The Steelers will be the 47-year-old coach’s fourth different stop as a coordinator since 2019; before Las Vegas, he led the defenses of the Miami Dolphins (2019) and New York […]
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: Super Bowl buzz: Latest on NFL free agency, trades, coaches (From ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano): Fowler: The Bengals have expressed interest in re-signing quarterback Joe Flacco. […]
The Brian Schottenheimer era with the Dallas Cowboys is only one year old, and despite a season that saw plenty of bumps and bruises, there still remains a fresh sense of optimism surrounding his leadership and ability to foster a more authentic, bonded locker room. Fans are hopeful that his offensive prowess and collaborative approach […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still looking for their franchise quarterback as the 2026 NFL Draft enters their own backyard. While the 21st overall pick will prevent them from landing Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza or potentially another fast-rising prospect, could the Steelers find their answer in the middle rounds? Chad Reuter of NFL.com is projecting […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of one of the worst drouts in franchise history. Sure, they have made it to the postseason in each of the last three seasons, but they’ve lost their three playoff games by a combined score of 89-37. Nine years without a playoff win marks the most in franchise […]
The 2025 NFL season is now complete with the Seattle Seahawks hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl LX. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, oddsmakers are very down on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their chances of winning Super Bowl LXI. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Steelers have 100-1 odds of winning the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the more important offseasons in team history ahead of them, as they will begin a new era with a new head coach for the first time since 2007. Today, we want to hear what you would do if the pen were in your hand as general manager. Remember to […]
Georgia left tackle Broderick Jones was Steelers general manager Omar Khan’s first draft pick in the role — the intended cornerstone of the team’s offensive line rebuild. However, despite three seasons with 10-plus starts to begin his career, Jones’ NFL future remains murky. His struggles certainly haven’t just been his fault, but it remains to […]
The Ravens are poaching one of Mike Tomlin’s top assistants during his time in Pittsburgh. Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner is expected to take the same job on Jesse Minter’s new staff in Baltimore, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This story will be updated with more information.
With the new NFL league year just over a month away, the Pittsburgh Steelers have several internal decisions to make when it comes to pending free agents. Several starters and key contributors are not under contract for the 2026 season, and there will certainly be multiple departures of notable names. With just over a month […]
The Seattle Seahawks risked it all this past offseason. Just a couple years after trading former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson, Seattle also sent Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. They traded star receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and then signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency. These moves were questioned by many […]
There is plenty of uncertainty within the Pittsburgh Steelers right now as to what exactly the roster will look like come week one next season under Mike McCarthy in his first year as head coach. Veteran defensive captain Cam Heyward would be entering his 16th season with the Steelers in 2026, but his latest tweet […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers had about as good of a season as they could have hoped when they signed Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2025 campaign. They won the AFC North for the first time since 2020, and while it didn’t end the way they would have liked in the postseason, the team and their quarterback […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been at a crossroads for some time now, but have managed to stay there without making a real decision on what direction for the better part of three years. They went from being one of the worst offenses in the NFL but still winning games against lesser oppoents of the strength […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals shared one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries over the past decade, marked by physical play, intense emotions, and several infamous on-field incidents. Players such as Vontaze Burfict and Adam “Pacman” Jones became synonymous with the animosity between the two franchises, often drawing attention for controversial hits and post-whistle […]
The possibility of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season continues to gain momentum, and linebacker Alex Highsmith is the latest player to publicly express optimism about the veteran quarterback’s future with the team. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and the organization have made it clear they are open to a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter an offseason that is different than any of the past 20 years. With Mike McCarthy now at the helm and another year of quarterback questions, is a soft rebuild what’s best for the Steelers? And what quarterback options are the best for 2026? That and more in this week’s mailbag. Q: […]
Each year, the annual Walter Payton Man of the Year award is awarded to a player whose philanthropy and commitment to community stands out. For the Cardinals, this year’s nominee was Kelvin Beachum, and his mother, Culetta, took the time to speak to SB Nation on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 60 in San […]
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
We haven’t held a mailbag since the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. A lot has changed over the last month, obviously, and there is much to talk about. With that said, submit your questions for tomorrow’s mailbag and return tomorrow for the conversation. Questions can be submitted in the […]