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Report: Steelers to hire 2 former Packers strength and conditioning coaches
The Steelers are continuing to add to their 2026 coaching staff over the weekend. On Sunday, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that the team is expected to hire former Titans assistant strength and conditioning coach Mark Lovat. Minutes later, CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer reported the team will also be hiring Titans assistant strength and conditioning […]
Report: Steelers to hire Scott Tolzien as offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly filling another key spot on their coaching staff. According to Derrick Bell of Steelers Now, the Steelers are going to hire Scott Tolzien as their offensive coordinator. Bell was also the first to report that Pittsburgh would be hiring Patrick Graham as its defensive coordinator. Tolzien was the quarterbacks coach […]
Steelers interview questionable candidate for special teams coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers still have two key vacancies on their coaching staff. Pittsburgh is still without an offensive coordinator and a special teams coach. While it was largely expected they would be replaced anyway, Arthur Smith took the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State, and Danny Smith left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to fill […]
Steelers hire former Jets, Falcons Chief of Staff
The Pittsburgh Steelers have built a strong coaching staff over the last week. Patrick Graham has joined Mike McCarthy’s staff as defensive coordinator, and James Campen is Pittsburgh’s new offensive line coach. The Steelers have now added another new name, bringing on Steve Scarnecchia to the staff. “Steelers hire former Falcons chief of staff of […]
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 mock offseason 1.0
The NFL offseason is here for all but two teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers already look vastly different from the way they did this time last month, as Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach and the Steelers hired former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy has spent the last week […]
2026 Senior Bowl gameday notebook
It was a cold, windy day down in Mobile, Alabama for the 2026 Senior Bowl. After a long week of practices, interviews, and fanfare, it was finally time to play some football. Here are the major takeaways from the game. Only one quarterback is worth consideration RP: If you were hoping for some fireworks on […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: The change would do us good
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). I didn’t see that MMcC hire coming last Saturday, but since energy=mc^2, it has massively energized Steelers fans everywhere. Whether you love the move or hate it, things are at least going to […]
Senior Bowl 2026 open thread
“The draft starts in Mobile,” as the slogan goes. Draft season is here, and so is the Senior Bowl, with the college all-star game kicking off at 2:30 p.m. EST on NFL Network. Watch along here at BTSC: Who are your favorite prospects? Who has something to prove? Also, keep an eye on the American […]
Steelers assistant coach leaves for NFC team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been assembling a new coaching staff since introducing Mike McCarthy as head coach on Tuesday. McCarthy has brought in James Campen as offensive line coach and Patrick Graham as his defensive coordinator, as well as making several other assistant hires, which you can find in our assistant coach tracker. McCarthy was […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Coaching staff edition
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Tonight’s song rec: One of my favorite guitar songs ever.
Maxx Crosby raves about Will Howard
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the offseason with questions surrounding the quarterback position – a spot they’ve found themselves in for five consecutive years now. Aaron Rodgers’ future is up in the air, as the four-time MVP has yet to decide if he will return for a 22nd season or retire. Regardless of whether he returns […]
2026 Senior Bowl Day 3 Notebook
The defenses, especially the National team, dominated yet again JB: While there is certainly more offensive talent on the American team, I don’t want that to dismiss just how dominant the entire National team defense has been. Jacob Rodriguez was the best player I saw all week in Mobile. His coverage skills shined big time, […]
Report: Steelers to hire HOF finalist as assistant OL coach
UPDATE: Multiple sources, including KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, have reported Evans will be the assistant offensive line coach in Pittsburgh. The Steelers will be adding a new name to its coaching staff, per report, with CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz posting late Thursday that the Steelers are “expected to hire” Saints assistant offensive line coach Jahri Evans. […]
Steelers sign former Saints WR
The Steelers have signed their first player under new head coach Mike McCarthy, announcing the addition of wide receiver A.T. Perry to the offseason roster on Thursday. Perry was selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He appeared in 10 games his rookie season, starting three. He […]
Former Steelers assistant leaves for AFC foe
The Pittsburgh Steelers are welcoming several new faces to their coaching staff, which you can follow along with in our assistant coach tracker. With new additions also come departures, and the Steelers have already seen several coaches go elsewhere. Special teams coordinator Danny Smith took the same role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and offensive […]
Report: Steelers hire new RBs coach with Mike McCarthy ties
The Steelers have reportedly added another name to their 2026 coaching staff, with Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. posting Thursday that Pittsburgh has hired Dallas assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung as the team’s next running backs coach. Chinyoung will be filling the role previously held by Eddie Faulkner in Pittsburgh. Chinyoung got his […]
Steelers hire Washington Commanders defensive assistant
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy have gone full speed ahead in building a coaching staff since he was introduced as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday afternoon. Thus far, McCarthy has hired Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator, James Campen as his offensive line coach, and Adam Henry as wide receivers coach. Additionally, McCarthy […]
Steelers to interview former Packers QB for offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to explore options for their vacant offensive coordinator position, and another familiar name from Mike McCarthy’s coaching tree has emerged as a candidate. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Steelers have formally notified the New Orleans Saints of their intent to interview Scott Tolzien, who currently serves as the Saints’ […]
Steelers hire new offensive line coach with Aaron Rodgers connection
Mike McCarthy continues to build his coaching staff after being introduced as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After naming Adam Henry the wide receivers coach, McCarthy has found a new offensive line coach, hiring James Campen. “The Steelers are set to hire veteran offensive line coach James Campen, sources tell CBS Sports,” Matt […]
Steelers reportedly give Aaron Rodgers deadline to make decision
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter another offseason with questions at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is coming off a respectable season that ended with the Steelers winning the AFC North, and his long-time head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, is now the head coach in Pittsburgh. During his introductory press conference, McCarthy said he “definitely” […]
Steelers Read & React: New year, new Mike
Mike McCarthy is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest head coach, following directly behind a line of Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, and Chuck Noll in the Steel City. Those are big shoes to fill, and while McCarthy impressed in his introductory press conference, his hiring continues to be met with vitriol from the team’s fanbase. Now that […]
NFL Draft 2026: Trust The Board, Episodes 003 and 004 are LIVE from the Senior Bowl
Welcome to Mobile, Joey and Ryan are at the Senior Bowl this week and have you covered with everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft’s top prospects. They gave their instant reaction to day one of practice and who stood out to them in episode 3! In episode 4 they dived […]
2026 Senior Bowl Day 2 Notebook
MOBILE, AL – Things were heating up on Day 2 of the Senior Bowl, both literally and figuratively. The temperature in Mobile was back above 50 degrees for the better part of the day, and the second practice of the week brought a heightened intensity. Here are the highlights. Defense dominated in a big way […]
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier says he ‘would love’ to play for Mike McCarthy and the Steelers
It’s officially draft season, and the sixth consecutive offseason in which the Steelers will be searching for a quarterback. There are plenty of questions as to who new head coach Mike McCarthy will favor in the draft or in free agency, but it is clear that the Steelers and McCarthy value their connections. The connection […]
Steelers to hire Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hitting the ground running after introducing Mike McCarthy as the team’s new head coach. After hiring Adam Henry as the new wide receivers coach, the Steelers are “close” to finalizing a deal with Patrick Graham to be the new defensive coordinator, per Gerry Dulac. “New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is close […]
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