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Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 10-1
On the eve of the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting for training camp, we’ve reached the final iteration of our Top 30 Greatest Steelers countdown, concluding with the top 10 players in franchise history. From two quarterbacks who combined to win six Super Bowls, to the Hall of Famers that made the Steel Curtain the most vaunted […]
Former Steelers safety sounds off on ESPN ‘dictatorship’ after being fired
In its latest round of layoffs, ESPN let go of several long-time on-air talents. One of the more notable names on that list was NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who had been with the network since 2015. The news drew criticism aimed at ESPN due to Clark finding out about his […]
Steelers training camp: Defensive position battles, top storylines to follow
Last week, Ryan and Ryland gave you the top storylines to follow on the offense as the Steelers prepare to start training camp. With Wednesday marking the first practice open to the public, Read & React return to give you all the things you should be on the lookout for on the opposite side of […]
Will Howard in ‘pole position’ for Steelers backup QB job
The Pittsburgh Steelers report to St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA on Tuesday for training camp, officially beginning their 2026 season. Of the several position battles that will take place, few, if any, will have more attention than the competition at backup quarterback. Veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard will be competing for […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: ‘King Kong ain’t got anything on me!’
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The first Training Day of the Steelers’ 2026 camp starts next week. A new Mike is at the helm. Here’s hoping our Steelers “Go Ape” prepping for 2026. This 6 pack of questions […]
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez could make Joey Porter Jr. contract harder for Steelers
The market for elite young cornerbacks may be about to take another significant leap, and that could have major implications for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing extension talks with Joey Porter Jr. According to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the organization has made Christian Gonzalez a contract offer that would make him the NFL’s highest-paid […]
Steelers ranked in bottom five of NFL in young talent
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to face questions about the long-term outlook of their roster, and ESPN’s latest evaluation of the league’s young talent did little to quiet those concerns. In their annual ranking of NFL teams based on players under the age of 25, the Steelers came in at No. 28 overall, dropping one spot […]
Steelers Friday Night Happy Hour: Training camp looms
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
Steelers named top landing spot for Deebo Samuel
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already made significant changes to their offense this offseason, but one NFL analyst believes another proven playmaker could still be added to the mix. In a recent piece highlighting logical landing spots for veteran players around the league, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel as a […]
Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers and rookie quarterback Drew Allar have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. Details on the deal have not yet been disclosed. The third-round pick was the only remaining rookie without a deal. The Steelers selected Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL […]
Former Steelers tight end works out for Seattle Seahawks
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett worked out for the Seattle Seahawks, per Aaron Wilson. Vannett was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Steelers in 2019, where he caught 13 passes for 128 yards during his lone campaign in Pittsburgh. He […]
Cam Heyward, Bud Dupree give brutally honest thoughts on training camp in Latrobe
We are officially less than one week away from having Steelers football back, as players are set to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe this coming Tuesday. However, some players may not necessarily be looking forward to staying in Latrobe. Appearing on Cam Heyward’s “Not Just Football” podcast, former Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree […]
Trust the Board: An offseason review of the AFC North
It’s been an eventful offseason in the AFC North. This week, Joey and Ryan discuss all the moving and shaking that’s gone on in the AFC North, and try to make sense of the state of each franchise. Which team will win the AFC North this year? Which team made the best moves this offseason? […]
Steelers training camp: Offensive position battles, storylines to follow
NFL football being a weeklong event is almost back. Starting July 28, Pittsburgh will be in training camp, bringing with it the storylines, predictions and everything in between leading into the preseason and regular season. Now less than a week away, Read & React is here to break down the biggest storylines and camp battles […]
PFF ranks Steelers’ DK Metcalf outside of top 25 WRs
After a tumultuous first season in black and gold, it’s fair to wonder if the Steelers are having any second thoughts about the trade they made to acquire DK Metcalf last March. Pittsburgh sent a second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for the receiver, who they immediately handed a 4-year 132 million dollar extension. While […]
Former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ‘begged’ Eagles to trade him
It’s been an eventful two years for former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. After the Steelers went 3-0 down the stretch to close the 2023 season under Mason Rudolph, clinching a playoff berth in the process, the writing appeared to be on the wall for the University of Pittsburgh product. The Steelers signed Russell Wilson […]
Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers should release Mason Rudolph
As training camps around the NFL begin to open, the Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the NFL’s biggest quarterback questions. Aaron Rodgers will certainly be the team’s starter in 2026, but the Steelers have three players behind him who will battle for roster spots. Pittsburgh drafted Drew Allar in the third round in this past […]
Steelers’ Mike McCarthy named coach on hot seat in 2026
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sent shockwaves throughout the football world after announcing that he would be stepping down from his position after the team’s loss in the AFC Wild Card playoffs to the Houston Texans. Pittsburgh wasted no time, hiring Mike McCarthy in the coming weeks. Although McCarthy enters Pittsburgh with a solid […]
Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark releases statement following ESPN firing
ESPN is going through yet another round of layoffs, as reported by Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. Notable names such as veteran NFL insider Tom Pelissero, former NFL MVP Cam Newton, and former Baseball Tonight host Karl Ravech were all let go by the worldwide leader. Perhaps the biggest name in terms of the network’s […]
Steelers WR Roman Wilson listed as player with most on the line in 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the third round, 84th overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite this relatively significant investment, the wideout’s career has yet to really get off the ground. Wilson suffered ankle and hamstring injuries that derailed his entire rookie campaign, but still came into 2025 […]
Aaron Rodgers reunites with family in recent Instagram post
Las week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to Instagram to post photos from a retreat he led with several teammates. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Pat Freiermuth, Ben Skowronek, Mason Rudolph, and Roman Wilson went on a trip to Wyoming, per one of the photos being taken at Jackson Hole. Now, Rodgers has given everyone […]
PFF believes Joey Porter Jr. could take an All-Pro leap in 2026
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. had what many would consider a breakout season in 2025. The defensive back posted a career-high 14 passes defended in 2025, and cut his penalty numbers back from a league-leading 17 in 2024 to just nine. However, many believe Porter Jr. is set to take another massive leap this season. […]
Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell was arrested in Ohio on Sunday. Bell’s lawyer Thomas Shaffer says the arrest is in relation to the former All-Pro not making child support payments. “Le’Veon is struggling to make support payments, which are based on a healthy NFL salary – a salary he’s not earned in years,” […]
Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11
Welcome to Part II of our countdown of the 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time. Part I featured multiple Hall of Fame players from multiple eras, as well as legends from before the Steelers became one of the blue blood franchises of the NFL. Today, four wide receivers and five Hall of Famers highlight […]
Former Jets GM takes jab at Aaron Rodgers, Steelers
There aren’t too many people within the NFL mediasphere that you’ll find picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to have a big season. This is despite the Steelers winning 10 games for the third consecutive year in 2025, winning the AFC North in the process, and adding a ton of talent on both sides of the ball. […]
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