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The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their final round of OTAs on Thursday, and there was a notable name not present. Per Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports, wide receiver Roman Wilson was not present for Thursday’s practice. “Roman Wilson was missing among the wide receivers during the window open to the media,” Halicke writes. “He was not […]
It’s the NFL offseason, which means teams tend to get discussed in the most macro terms possible: the quarterbacks, the star players, game-by-game predictions, and so on. But sometimes, the greatest stories from training camp, minicamp, and OTAs are about the lesser-known players: the names fighting for a roster spot, filling in roles in a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Joaquin Davis to a one-year deal, the team announced. Additionally, the Steelers signed defensive back Daryl Porter and released long snapper Cal Adomitis and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. Davis went undrafted out of North Carolina Central, catching 92 passes and 12 touchdowns in his collegiate career. He spent […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Aaron Wilson. The Steelers released Johnson on Tuesday to make room for punter Aidan Laros, whom they claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson may have a better chance of earning a roster spot with the Raiders, whose […]
Nick Herbig is fresh off of signing a monster 4 year extension worth up to 100 million dollars with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbig’s role in the Steelers defense has grown in each of his three years with the team, and that trend is likely to continue in 2026. However, the newly-extended defender is confident in […]
When the Pittsburgh Steelers take the field for the first time this preseason to unofficially begin their 2026 campaign, it will mark the first time since 2006 that someone other than Mike Tomlin is on the sideline as the team’s head coach. Tomlin resigned as Steelers head coach in January following a 30-6 loss to […]
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: Despite all their spending, the Steelers still have one more big deal to go — Joey Porter Jr. (From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac): The team and Porter’s […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran wide receiver Brandon Johnson, the team announced Tuesday. In correspondence with that move, Pittsburgh claimed punter Aidan Laros off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson originally signed with the Steelers in August, 2024 after being released by the Denver Broncos. He appeared in three games in the 2024 […]
After setting career high in receptions and yards in 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington earned a big time payday last week, signing a four year extension worth up to 42 million dollars. The deal ties Washington to the franchise through 2030 and gives him an opportunity to continue to become more involved in […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on the practice field in what will be their final round of OTAs. With mandatory minicamp having already taken place, there were some notable Steelers who didn’t appear to be present on Tuesday’s practice, including two quarterbacks. Both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph weren’t on the field, leaving Will Howard […]
With EA Sports revealing that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, the rising star appeared at the EA Sports Opening Drive event. During the event, Williams was asked to share who he believes the greatest quarterback of all time is. “[Tom] Brady,” Williams said via Heavy “When you go seven […]
Steelers general manager Omar Khan has been focusing on extending his successful 2023 draft class recently, giving us plenty of new contracts to grade. Recently, we talked about the risk and reward of outside linebacker Nick Herbig’s recent four-year, $100 million contract. Now, let’s do the same for Darnell Washington’s four-year, $42 million deal. How […]
Crisis averted, even if there probably wasn’t one in the first place. Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith missed the team’s practice on Wednesday, the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp. The timing was suspicious, with Highsmith’s fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig signing a four-year, $100 million extension the day before — a deal that […]
Trust the Board is back with episode 14. We’re kicking off our summer series reviewing each NFL division. Don’t worry, though, we also make time for “Steelers Corner.” We appreciate if you listen/watch to the whole thing, but if you’re looking for Steelers-specific talk, we have some at the beginning and more in-depth at the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to constantly be at the center of trade discussions. And to be fair, the team has made several exchanges over the last two years. Since March, 2024, Pittsburgh has acquired or sent away each of these players: And now, many expect Pittsburgh to move at least one more notable name before […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen at the tail end of the 2025 NFL season amidst struggles at the position. Thielen had returned to the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, the team that drafted him for which he carved out a very respectable career before signing with the Carolina Panthers in 2023. Thielen […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $42 million, making him the 12th-highest paid tight end in the league. Further details on the extension have been revealed. Per Spotrac, Washington will get $11.25 million in guaranteed money. the year-by-year cap hits are as follows: Washington is coming […]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar has quickly become a polarizing name to the fanbase, as well as the media and in league-wide circles. His huge arm, big frame, and athletic abilities make him a quarterback that fits a lot of the modern prototypes, but a need to redo his footwork and other mechanics do have […]
The Steelers signed edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension Tuesday that will keep him under contract through 2030. On Saturday, the details of Herbig’s contract were released per Over the Cap. As with most extensions, Herbig’s upcoming season will have a low cap hit at just $5.4 million as he enjoys […]
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). For me, it’s been a long week to start the month of June, and I’m looking forward to lounging by the water. This 4 pack of questions is here to get the conversation going, so let […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room is already full as is. With four signal-callers currently on the roster, adding a fifth before training camp would be a shock, to say the least. However, there is a rare case in which a first-round talent is available in the supplemental draft. Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s appeal […]
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Yes, the 2026 season has yet to begin, so looking ahead to March of 2027 feels a bit premature. However, in this specific case, an exception can be made. As it currently stands, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not have a proven long-term answer at quarterback on their roster. Regardless of how you feel about Drew […]
For years, one of the most frequent debates in the AFC North revolved around who was the better pass rusher: Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt or Cleveland’s Myles Garrett? Since entering the league together in 2017, the two players have served as an interesting Rorschach test for the league, as the two have had eerily similar production, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped mandatory minicamp and have one more round of OTAs before wrapping up their offseason program. After that, they will take six weeks off before making the trek to Latrobe for training camp at the end of July. Following the final practice of minicamp, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Missi […]