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Ben Roethlisberger wants Steelers QB Will Howard to get chance to start

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation is one that is under a microscope for the third consecutive offseason. After 2024 featured the additions of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and the departure of Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh signed Aaron Rodgers to be its quarterback for the 2025 season. Rodgers threw 24 touchdowns to seven interceptions en route […]

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith details how Mike Tomlin stepped down

Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of the more shocking developments in recent years. The Super Bowl-winning head coach left the Steelers after 19 seasons as the team’s head coach, and as time goes on, more players are speaking out about the day they found out. The most […]

Mike Tomlin getting set for media career after leaving Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a new head coach on their sideline for the first time in 19 years this fall. Mike Tomlin surprised the NFL world by stepping down as head coach of the Steelers following the team’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. The loss marked the ninth […]

James Harrison attempting to lure Joe Burrow to Steelers

When it comes to the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there is hoping for the best, and then there is whatever James Harrison is doing. In the most recent edition of Deebo & Joe, the former Defensive Player of the Year told Joe Haden and Ben Roethlisberger that he is in constant communication with […]

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy weighs in on Aaron Rodgers speculation

The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A massive alteration came to the franchise in the form of a new head coach for the first time in two decades, as Mike McCarthy was hired after Mike Tomlin stepped down. However, for the second straight year, the Steelers are […]

Steelers add fastest player in 2026 draft in latest ESPN mock

In NFL analyst Field Yates’ latest mock draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers address two of their most pressing needs with a blend of power in the trenches and elite speed on the perimeter. With the 21st overall pick, Yates projects Pittsburgh to select Olaivavega Ioane, a dominant interior offensive lineman out of Penn State. Known for […]

NFL mock draft has Steelers making controversial QB decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active this offseason, making several notable additions in free agency. With the first wave of the offseason having come and gone, the majority of eyes are now looking forward to the NFL Draft, which will take place in just over a month. Chad Reuter of NFL Media released a […]

BTSC Steelers Mock Draft Monday: Fan Rules edition

Welcome back to another Behind the Steel Curtain Mock Draft Monday. I hope all of you had an enjoyable weekend. Every Monday, we’ve been providing you with new and original mock drafts from BTSC staff members, and that will continue right up until the week of the draft. As we’ve been taking these in turns, […]

Steelers sign former Chicago Bears running back

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer, per Ian Rapoport. Homer serves more as a special teamer than a running back, as he had just one carry in 2025 in 10 games. For his career, he has 90 rushing attempts and one touchdown. Homer was drafted in the sixth round […]

Steelers schedule pre-draft visit with another LB

Inside linebacker might be higher up on the Steelers’ draft board than many realize, as Pittsburgh has scheduled a visit with another prospect in LSU’s Harold Perkins Jr., Ryan Fowler reported Monday. Perkins recorded 56 total tackles in 2025 for the Tigers, along with eight tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, and one forced […]

NFL draft profile 2026 Chase Bisontis (Guard, Texas A&M)

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. The Steelers let Isaac Seumalo leave in free agency, […]

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Top free agent offensive lineman still available for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent much of this offseason reshaping their roster, but one area still quietly in need of reinforcement is the interior offensive line. After losing Isaac Seumalo to the Arizona Cardinals, they appear to have a hole at left guard. If they’re serious about stabilizing the offense and protecting their long-term quarterback […]

Former Steelers scout reveals details of Mike Tomlin’s departure

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to process the sudden retirement of longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, and as more details emerge, a clearer picture is forming of how the organization said goodbye behind the scenes. According to former Steelers scout Mark Gorscak, a final sendoff for Tomlin was organized by former general manager Kevin Colbert — […]

Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard appear at charity flag football event

Aaron Rodgers has yet to make his decision on whether or not he will be the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback this season. However, he and fellow quarterback Will Howard recently made an appearance together at a charity event. The two quarterbacks played in the RX3 Foundation flag football tournament, which brings together NFL players, celebrities, and […]

NFL draft profile 2026: Cole Payton (Quarterback, North Dakota State)

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. The Cole Payton hype train has taken off in […]

NFL draft profile 2026: D’Angelo Ponds (Cornerback, Indiana)

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. The nickel cornerback position is essentially a starter in […]

Saturday Night Open Thread: School of Hard Equinox

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Yesterday was the vernal equinox, meaning those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will be enjoying more sunlight than darkness with each passing day. Things are looking bright for our Steelers (but not […]

Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems: Running backs

Every year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish puts 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: Running back is not […]

Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Cowboys offensive lineman

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Brock Hoffman, For real this time. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show reports that the Steelers have agreed to terms with the veteran. “The Steelers have signed C/G Brock Hoffman (6-4, 302) to a 1-year deal to strengthen their depth in the interior of […]

Steelers bring back veteran center

The Steelers have re-signed center Ryan McCollum to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. McCollum has been with the Steelers since 2022. He was on and off the team’s practice squad at first but over the last two seasons has found a role as a special teams lineman and starting center Zach Frazier’s backup. […]

Former Steelers WR teases NFL return

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. at the start of the new league year. With the addition of Pittman, the Steelers have two legitimate receivers at the top of the depth chart, which is something they haven’t had in a number of […]