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NFL draft profile 2026: James Thompson Jr. (Defensive lineman, Illinois)
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 could probably use another defensive lineman in […]
Wednesday links: More Friday Night Football?
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: Rookie Recap: Derrick Harmon (From Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley): Despite missing five games due to injuries, Harmon was still a dominant force for the defense. “For me, it was […]
Steelers hosting matchup nightmare offensive lineman for pre-draft visit
With the draft just about three weeks away, we should be getting a clearer picture of who exactly the Steelers will be targeting on night one of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. We know about half of the Steelers’ top 30 pre-draft visitors, and the latest prospect should be a familiar name to BTSC readers […]
NFL draft profile 2026: CJ Allen (Linebacker, Georgia)
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 have done a ton to bolster their […]
NFL makes new rule after DK Metcalf altercation
The NFL has passed a rule largely related to an incident involving Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. “NFL owners also just approved an amended rule change that not only will allow League personnel to consult with on-field officials when considering disqualifications for both flagrant football acts and non-football acts without being called on the […]
Rico Dowdle embracing fresh start with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers added another dynamic piece to their backfield this offseason when they signed running back Rico Dowdle, and the new Pittsburgh running back is making it clear he’s arriving motivated and with purpose. In a recent sit-down with Missi Matthews of Pittsburgh Steelers media, Dowdle opened up about why Pittsburgh felt like the […]
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy doubles down on Will Howard praise
New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy continues to make one thing clear: he believes in young quarterback Will Howard. Speaking at the NFL’s annual league meetings, McCarthy once again voiced strong support for the second-year signal caller, reinforcing comments he made during his introductory press conference. “If I was drafting players that year, he […]
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy still believes in Kaleb Johnson
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, […]
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy expresses hope for WR Roman Wilson
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 […]
Let’s talk Steelers: Which WR is the best first-round target?
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 […]
Mike McCarthy makes it clear Steelers want to draft quarterback
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 […]
Mike McCarthy, Omar Khan provide updates on two Steelers at NFL meeting
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 […]
Pat Freiermuth named Steelers’ top trade candidate
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 […]
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell gives high praise to Steelers OC Brian Angelichio
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 […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Kendrick Law (Wide receiver, Kentucky)
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 […]
Steelers Mock Draft: Pittsburgh makes big trade for LB in two-round mock
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, […]
Pitt linebacker gives glowing review of Steelers after pre-draft visit
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 […]
Blockbuster trade proposal sends Alex Highsmith to NFC
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 […]
Steelers’ Art Rooney II gives updated timeline on Aaron Rodgers saga
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 […]
What is your favorite Steelers regular season memory?
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 […]
Steelers showing major interest in rising WR prospect
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 […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Cherry blossom on top
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, […]
If Steelers target Ty Simpson, expect aggression over patience
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 […]
Why Mike McCarthy will be a net positive for the Steelers
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 […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Kyle Louis (Linebacker, Pitt)
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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