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Steelers biggest 2026 X-factor revealed
We are just about three weeks away from the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to Latrobe for training camp. From there, it will be full steam ahead towards the 2026 NFL season and the first season for the Steelers under new head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff. The Steelers have made it clear that they want […]
Steelers, Lions could come together for defensive back trade, says insider
It almost feels like many are waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make a trade. They’ve made 11 such moves for players dating back to the 2024 offseason, the most recent of which sent wide receiver Michael Pittman to Pittsburgh. The heaviest focus for a potential trade has lied with edge rusher Alex Highsmith. However, […]
Steelers give Acrisure Stadium much-needed change
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ home of Acrisure Stadium was one of the more maligned around the NFL over the last two seasons due to the condition of the field. Last season against the Cleveland Browns, kicker Chris Boswell slipped during a kick due to the poor field conditions, and Miles Killebrew was lost for the season […]
Four forgotten Steelers ahead of training camp
We’ve finally reached the same month as Steelers training camp, with players reporting to Latrobe on July 28. There, narratives will start to take shape regarding the team’s camp battles ahead of the preseason, and eventually, when rosters are cut down to 53 players on Aug. 30. Before then, here are four Steelers players who […]
One random Steelers play: I write sims not tragedies
Welcome back to the “One random Steelers play” series. For the full details, feel free to check out this article. But for the TL;DR: We’re using a random number generator to pick a Steelers play from the 2025 season to analyze. This week, the random number generator chose Week 12 of the season, the Steelers’ 31-28 […]
Colts writer urges Indianapolis to trade for Steelers star
The Pittsburgh Steelers are always a team to watch when it comes to a potential trade. They have made 11 trades involving players dating back to March, 2024. The latest trade pulled off by Omar Khan brought in wide receiver Michael Pittman, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for Pittman […]
PFF builds ultimate Steelers roster from 2006 to present
The Steelers have featured some of the NFL’s most recognizable stars over the past two decades, from Hall of Fame-caliber veterans to All-Pro playmakers on both sides of the ball. With that in mind, PFF recently assembled its ultimate Steelers lineup spanning from the 2006 season through the present. Not surprisingly, leading the offense is […]
Steelers named top landing spot for Super Bowl champion offensive lineman
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line will look slightly different in 2026. Veteran guard Isaac Seumalo left the team in free agency, signing with the Arizona Cardinals. Pittsburgh drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and flipped Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick from the right side to the left. […]
PFF gives Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers low ranking in 2026 QB list
Many thought 2025 would be the final year in the storied career of Aaron Rodgers. The four-time MVP said he expected it to be his last season when he signed a one-year deal last June before leading the Steelers to their first AFC North title since 2020, throwing 24 touchdowns to just seven interceptions as […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The United States of America celebrates 250 years today! This old girl probably wouldn’t be recognizable to the founding fathers, but she is home to the greatest sports franchise in the world: Our […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Third of July edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Tonight’s song rec: A great band gone too soon.
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey makes NFL Top 100 Players list
The respect for Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey remains strong around the league. As voted on annually by NFL players, Ramsey was revealed as the No. 82 player on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list for 2026. While the seven-time Pro Bowler slipped from his No. 66 ranking a year ago, he continues to […]
Learning the Mike McCarthy offense: Making sense of the stats
We’ve made it to July, the last month before football finally returns to the field and our televisions. The Steelers are set to report to Latrobe in just over three weeks, on July 28, with the first open practice the following day. In just 42 days, they’ll suit up for their first preseason action on […]
Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich nearly signed with NFC team before being drafted
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy running back/wide receiver Eli Heidenreich 230th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Heidenreich got one of the biggest crowd reactions of the weekend when he was selected. The Navy alumnus is from the Pittsburgh area and attended Mt. Lebanon High School. While it was a cool full-circle moment for Heidenreich […]
Steelers given shockingly bad grade after big offseason
It was a monumental offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who underwent the most change they have had in several decades. From hiring a new head coach to making ten selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, this offseason will prove to be a pivotal one for the future of the franchise. One analyst made it clear […]
Former Steelers RB Najee Harris linked to AFC North rival
2025 was a less-than-ideal year for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris. After signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, a fireworks accident left him with an injured eye. Then, just three games into the season, Harris tore his Achilles, ending his season after taking just 15 carries. This also marked the first time the […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-man roster projection
There is under a month until the Pittsburgh Steelers report to training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. And with free agency and the offseason program behind us, I’ll take an early swing at predicting the Steelers’ 53-man roster come Week 1 of the 2026 season. Quarterback (3): Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard, Drew […]
Steelers could add former Bills, Cowboys wide receivers with ties to current staff
There will be plenty of position battles to watch when the Pittsburgh Steelers report for training camp on July 28 – wide receiver won’t be one of them. At least not as of right now. At the time of writing, the Steelers’ wide receiver room is all but set. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Germie Barnard, […]
Top 100 RBs of all-time list features four Steelers: Jerome Bettis left out of top 20
The running back position has featured some of the brightest stars in the history of the NFL. From the 1960s with Jim Brown, to the ‘70s with Larry Csonka and Tony Dorsett, the ‘80s featuring Eric Dickerson, and Walter Payton, all the way up to today with the high volume of dynamic backs that take […]
Trust the Board — Episode 15: Joey Porter Jr. contract talks, AFC West Review, & the Sorsby Saga
Joey and Ryan are back after missing a week due to technical difficulties. Trust the Board’s review of each NFL division continues, this time with the AFC West in the spotlight. Our hosts ask whether the Broncos are primed to repeat as division champs, whether the Chiefs are trending in the right direction to rebound, […]
Steelers WR DK Metcalf vs. the NFL’s best: Does he belong in the top 25?
There are few Pittsburgh Steelers with more to prove in 2026 than wide receiver DK Metcalf. The former Pro Bowler is currently the sixth-highest paid receiver in terms of yearly money, yet his production in 2025 didn’t come close to backing up his contract. Metcalf caught just 59 passes in 2025 on 99 targets in […]
Three Steelers with the most to prove in training camp
In less than a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers will report for training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. These open summer practices will give us a good idea of what specific aspects will be different under new head coach Mike McCarthy. With a bevy of draft picks this past April, Pittsburgh will have to make some tough […]
Steelers reporter predicts Pittsburgh will cut Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterback situation will be one of the bigger storylines to follow throughout training camp next month. Pittsburgh has four quarterbacks, with two having roster spots all but guaranteed. Obviously Aaron Rodgers will be on the roster, and it feels almost equally as certain that rookie third-round pick Drew Allar will […]
Steelers defender named as surprise trade candidate
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is a unit that will look much different philosophically than it has in recent memory. While a 3-4 principles are still the foundation in which the unit will build on, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will put a more modern touch on a defense that has grown stale. The Steelers have added […]
One random Steelers play: Missed throws and opportunities
Welcome back to the “One random Steelers play” series. For the full details, feel free to check out this article. But for the TL;DR: We’re using a random number generator to pick a Steelers play from the 2025 season to analyze. For today’s edition, Google’s random number generator chose Week 7, the Steelers’ 33-31 Thursday Night […]
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