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More Aaron Rodgers contract details revealed

Newly re-signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers got a raise with the Steelers from his 2025 to 2026 seasons, but this time around, his incentives are based almost entirely on playoff wins. In a new report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, if Rodgers plays 75% of regular season snaps in 2026, he will earn an additional $625,000 […]

Mike McCarthy reveals reason for Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick position changes

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already shaken things up in the Mike McCarthy era. With OTAs beginning this past Monday, the alignment of the offensive line looks very different than it did in 2025. Tory Fautanu and Mason McCormick were moved to the left side, with Fautanu playing left tackle and McCormick at guard. Dylan Cook […]

Steelers’ Broderick Jones: No timeline on return from injury

Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones spoke to the media during OTAs Wednesday, providing some clarity — but not much — regarding a neck injury that’s made him limited to start the 2026 offseason. “I really don’t have a timeline, they never gave me a timeline,” Jones said via the Pat McAfee show’s Mark Kaboly when […]

Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Steelers came to terms with Aaron Rodgers on a one-year, $22 million deal earlier this week. Leading up to the agreement, NFL fans were unsure whether Rodgers would return or retire. However, he has made it known that this will be the last year of his storied career. “This is it,” Rodgers told […]

Aaron Rodgers embracing mentorship role with Drew Allar, Will Howard

Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Pittsburgh Steelers after leading them to an AFC North title in 2025. This year will mark his 22nd season in the NFL as he looks to put a bow on his storied career with a memorable 2026 campaign. While Rodgers is the unquestioned starter this season, the Steelers […]

NFL insider predicts Steelers will cut Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have four quarterbacks on their roster, which will almost certainly change ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 season. It’s incredibly rare for a team to carry four quarterbacks, which means Pittsburgh will have a decision to make – and one NFL insider believes it will be a decision that shocks […]

Wednesday links: Are there too many international games?

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: OTAs Blog: Embracing the expectations (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): Back together again: The opening of OTAs reunited Brian Angelichio and Aaron Rodgers for the first time since Dublin. Angelichio […]

Michael Pittman Jr recruiting JuJu Smith-Schuster back to Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put an emphasis on adding to their wide receiver room this offseason. Most notably, trading for former Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on March 9th. After just a few months of being on the team, Pittman is seemingly trying to recruit a fan favorite back to the Steelers. On Tuesday, […]

Let’s talk Steelers: Which QBs make the final roster?

The moment the Steelers selected Penn State’s Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft, it became inevitable: We were in for an offseason of quarterback discourse. A few weeks later, Pittsburgh made the long-awaited signing of Aaron Rodgers, leaving the team with four roster-able quarterbacks in the league that tends to only keep three after […]

Steelers to try OT Max Iheanachor at multiple positions

With OTAs beginning for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team is on the field as a whole for the first time in the Mike McCarthy era. While all the attention has been on the quarterback position, specifically Aaron Rodgers returning for a 22nd season, the Steelers’ offensive line has several new faces – most notably, first-round […]

Antonio Brown goes off on JuJu Smith-Schuster in social media rant

In terms of talent, Antonio Brown is one of the 10 best players to ever put on a Steelers uniform. It’s what has come after that has really stained his legacy. Since leaving the Steelers, a slew of legal issues and social media rants bashing his former team have led many to sour on the […]

Germie Bernard already impressing Steelers coaches at OTAs

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lacked any depth at the wide receiver position for the last several years. With the likes of Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, Allen Robinson, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling all getting notable snaps in recent memory, Pittsburgh’s receiving corps has rightfully been the butt of many jokes. The Steelers finally addressed their lack of […]

Steelers sign two more rookies

The Steelers have signed rookies Germie Bernard and Eli Heidenreich to their first NFL contracts, the team announced Monday. Pittsburgh traded up to select Bernard, an Alabama wide receiver, in the second round in 2026. Heidenreich, who was added to the Steelers’ roster as a running back/wide receiver, was a versatile slotback in the Navy […]

Sights and sounds from the Steelers’ first OTA

Steelers OTAs, or organized team activities, kicked off on Monday in Pittsburgh. And despite the practice’s voluntary nature, the team saw good attendance on Day 1 — even newly re-signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers was present. The team still has nine OTAs and a mandatory minicamp before training camp starts later in the summer. The depth […]

Steelers OT Troy Fautanu makes feelings clear on potential position change

After drafting Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor and Iowa guard Gennings Dunker with two of their first four picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, it was clear that change to the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line would be imminent. Pittsburgh has spent three of the last four first-round picks on offensive tackles. With Broderick Jones still […]

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Steelers sign former Pitt cornerback

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed another player who participated in their rookie minicamp last week. According to Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders, the Steelers have signed former Pitt defensive back Tamon Lynum after a rookie minicamp tryout. Lynum was spotted at the first official OTA practice wearing number 42. Lynum joins former Michigan offensive lineman Greg […]

Steelers QB Will Howard surpasses Mason Rudolph to begin OTAs

All eyes are on the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not just because Aaron Rodgers returned for his 22nd NFL season, but because the team now has four quarterbacks on its roster, meaning one will be the odd man out. With how Pittsburgh divided the reps on the first day of OTAs, it looks […]

Steelers make big changes on offensive line to begin OTAs

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their first week of OTAs on Monday, and it’s already clear to see what changes they are exploring on offense. Specifically, their first-team offensive line looks much different than it did when the 2025 season ended. The Steelers didn’t bring back long-time guard Isaac Seumalo, which led to the veteran signing […]

Steelers rookie changes jersey number ahead of OTAs

When the Pittsburgh Steelers released jersey numbers for their rookie class, fans immediately looked at kick returner/wide receiver Kaden Wetjen in No. 42 and had some questions. The Iowa product let it be known he would have a new number before the season started, and he has now made the change official, switching to No. 10. The […]

The good and bad with Aaron Rodgers in 2026

It goes without saying that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is polarizing. Heck, polarizing doesn’t even seem to be the correct word anymore, as seemingly everyone in the NFL media sphere loves to treat Rodgers like he’s a member of Nickelback. Regardless on how you feel about Rodgers, it’s disingenuous to act as if he […]

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Aaron Rodgers gets big raise from Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that will see the four-time MVP return for a second season in the Steel City. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Rodgers will be getting a significant raise in 2026. “Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to […]

Aaron Rodgers re-signing with Steelers for 2026 season

The wait is finally over. Per Adam Schefter, Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal. The four-time MVP will reunite with his former head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy. Rodgers is coming off a year in which he threw for 24 touchdowns to just seven interceptions, leading […]

Saturday Night Open Thread: The Whole 9 Yard Sales

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s an offseason of change for our Steelers, and where better to spend spare change than a yard sale? Here in DE, there’s many community yard sales each weekend, with deals to be had […]

Dan Orlovsky predicts double-digit losses for Steelers

Former NFL quarterback turned ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky doesn’t appear to be buying into any hype surrounding the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2026 season. During ESPN’s NFL schedule release coverage, Orlovsky gave a brutally pessimistic outlook on Pittsburgh’s chances this season, particularly once the schedule turns difficult after the bye week. “Find a […]