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The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had the best luck when it comes to third-round skill position players over the last two drafts. Pittsburgh drafted wide receiver Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his first two seasons, he has 12 catches. Then in 2025, the Steelers selected Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, […]
It goes without saying that it’s been a bumpy road for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson. Through the first two seasons of his career, the Michigan product has just 12 catches in 14 games, and he was a healthy scratch for almost all of December and the final game of the season against the […]
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, much has been made — as always — about who the Steelers should target in the first round. However, with the bulk of the team’s pre-draft visits still to be announced and just under a month until the event kicks off, it’s still too broad of a subject to […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have frequented the stop-gap quarterback shop in each of the last two seasons, but it appears as if they could have the same starting quarterback in consecutive years for the first time since 2020-21. When speaking at the NFL Owners Meetings, head coach Mike McCarthy noted that he and Aaron Rodgers are […]
New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan spoke to the media at the NFL’s Annual League Meeting on Monday, providing updates on two Steelers with question marks entering the 2026 season. The first was left tackle Broderick Jones, who suffered a neck injury Week 12 that reportedly required fusion surgery. Jones […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added multiple notable pieces to their offense in the first month of the new league year. They traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr and signed two-time 1,000-yard rusher Rico Dowdle. That said, Pittsburgh has shown it is more than willing to move off proven players, and John Kosko of PFF […]
The annual NFL league meetings are taking place this week in Phoenix, Arizona, which means every fan base will get to hear from their respective head coaches. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, it will be the first time new head coach Mike McCarthy has spoken to the media as Steelers’ head coach since his introductory press […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. All signs point to the Steelers double dipping at […]
The 2026 NFL Combine and opening weeks of free agency are now behind us, creating high levels of anticipation for the upcoming NFL Draft from the Steel City. Thus far in the new season cycle, general manager Omar Khan and Pittsburgh brass have not been shy. Acquiring big-name players like Michael Pittman Jr, Jamel Dean, […]
One of the top safety prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft played only steps away from the Steelers’ facility. All-American Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis is receiving significant NFL interest as a safety, with teams believing his pay may translate better in the secondary. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper ranks Louis as the fourth-best safety in […]
As the NFL Draft gets closer by the day, speculation on potential draft-day trades heats up. The Pittsburgh Steelers have already been active in the trade market, acquiring wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts. In a recent piece for Still Curtain, Ryan Pawloski suggested the Steelers trade edge rusher Alex Highsmith to […]
Another day, another bit of speculation regarding Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future. At least this time, it’s coming from the Steelers’ owner. Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, team president Art Rooney II told the paper that he expects the veteran quarterback to have made up his mind on a return before the NFL Draft. “When […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have provided fans with countless memories in big games over the last 50+ years. Six Super Bowl wins, eight appearances, and dozens of playoff games in between and after the fact have set a table full of core memories for multiple generations of fans. Today, though, let’s talk about hyper-specific memories that […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not hiding their plans to add to their receiver room this offseason. The team acquired Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts on March 9th, but have continued to meet with numerous receiver prospects ahead of next month’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas just became the […]
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 Cherry Blossom season! I’ll skip over the flowery language, but it’s time for some beautiful “snow” to fall. It’s also a slow spot in the offseason… free agents have already fallen where they may, […]
Everything the Pittsburgh Steelers have done over the past several seasons has pointed toward one defining objective: identifying and securing their next franchise quarterback. The timing seemed almost too perfect. With the NFL Draft being hosted in Pittsburgh for the first time, the organization appeared positioned to make a bold, symbolic move at the game’s […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made arguably the most notable coaching change of the offseason. After the longest tenured coach in American sports stepped down, the Steelers replaced Mike Tomlin with former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, which was met with as much excitement as a waiter spilling hot coffee all over […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis has one of the more […]
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch recently shared insight into the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers and his potential return to Pittsburgh, suggesting that contract negotiations may be stalled over financial differences. Speaking on his podcast Snap Count, Batch indicated that while mutual interest appears to exist between Rodgers and the Steelers, the two sides […]
Each year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish has put together a draft gems list. This series is not meant to predict who the Steelers will pick, but rather highlight players Ryan thinks will be viable NFL players, and should be available in Rounds 2-7. Looking for more? Check out Ryan’s picks this year at: Close your eyes […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. Denzel Boston is one of the more polarizing wide […]
Whether you dabble or dive headfirst into the world of NFL Draft prep each year, you’re probably familiar with the concept of “my guys” — essentially, the prospects you really like. Traditional “my guys” tend to be non-blue chip types who you appreciate more than the consensus. They play the game the way you like […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the most active teams in the first wave of free agency, making several moves to bolster a roster that won the AFC North in 2025. They traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr to finally solve the WR2 dilemma that has plagued their offense in each of their last […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is just under a month away from kicking off in Pittsburgh. For fans of the Black and Gold, all eyes will be on who the Steelers will select on Day 1. Pittsburgh currently holds the 21st overall pick, and it seems like the team could go in any number of directions […]