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The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of finding their next franchise quarterback. Five years after Ben Roethlisberger walked off the field for the final time, the Steelers have played a game of musical chairs looking for the answer. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. thinks he’s found it. In his latest mock draft released […]
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Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh sparked arguably the NFL’s best rivalry over the past two decades. For 18 years, Tomlin and Harbaugh’s teams were the class of the AFC North, and each won a Super Bowl during that span. It all came to a poetic finish as the Steelers won the 2025 AFC North title […]
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When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many expected him to play a vital role in the offense behind Jaylen Warren. Instead, veteran Kenneth Gainwell became a focal point, earning team MVP after a tremendous season, while Johnson’s season was defined by a Week 2 special […]
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When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones 14th overall, they thought they were getting a key piece to their offensive line for the foreseeable future. While Jones may still be just that, the future seems murky, especially after the neck […]
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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 recently hit on several picks along […]
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell signed a one-year, $1.79 million contract with the Steelers last March. It seemed like Gainwell would be a distant third in a running back room that included newly-extended Jaylen Warren and rookie third-round pick Kaleb Johnson. That could not have been further from what happened, as […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers enter 2026 with the eighth-most cap space in the NFL, sitting with approximately $44.7 million. That number can jump up to roughly $57.2 million if they were to part ways with Patrick Queen, who has been labeled as a cut candidate ahead of the new league year. General manager Omar Khan spoke […]
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was the first general manager to speak to the media in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine ahead of what will be a very crucial offseason for the franchise in the first year of the post-Mike Tomlin era. The Steelers’ general manager addressed several lingering question marks […]
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For the third offseason in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a major need for a wide receiver. After trading for and investing in DK Metcalf long-term, the Steelers still found themselves with depth issues in the room that limited them offensively, especially during the receiver’s suspension at the end of last season. When asked […]
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We are in the midst of speculation season, as the new NFL league year is still weeks away. With that in mind, there is plenty of chatter about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the potential moves they could make, both in free agency and on the trade market. One name that has been discussed more and […]
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Happy draft season! It’s the time of year to obsess over a bunch of buzz words and phrases: best player available, positional value — you get the idea. And of course: debating who is really worth Pittsburgh’s first round pick in 2026. What position should PIT target in the first round? Most would agree a […]
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As key dates approach in the NFL offseason, one clear goal for the Pittsburgh Steelers is to acquire several wide receivers. NFL free agency opens March 11th, with the 2026 NFL Draft shortly following in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. In 2025, the black and gold struggled mightily in the pass-catching department, as just one wideout […]
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As the Pittsburgh Steelers await a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers on his future, one free-agent gunslinger continues to draw attention. When the black and gold hired head coach Mike McCarthy, many believed the four-time NFL MVP was likely to return. However, a decision has yet to be made, and with NFL free agency around […]
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Every year, the same familiar refrain echoes throughout NFL cities: “This is the most important draft in franchise history.” While that sentiment is often exaggerated, the upcoming draft truly carries a different level of intrigue for the Steelers. For the first time, the organization will draft under head coach Mike McCarthy, marking the beginning of […]
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Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How did you become a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or […]
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Welcome to the pre-NFL Combine mailbag. The Pittsburgh Steelers will once again be at the forefront of the NFL conversation, as their quarterback situation remains up in the air and they have a new head coach for the first time in two decades. With that in mind, Behind The Steel Curtain will be in Indianapolis […]
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We’re beyond the Super Bowl, but not quite to the start of the new league year, so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Steelers. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Pittsburgh Steelers player or coach, and who was it? You could always […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to navigate uncertainty at the quarterback position as they await clarity on Aaron Rodgers’ future with the franchise. Regardless of whether Rodgers ultimately returns, league insiders expect Pittsburgh to remain active in its evaluation of quarterback prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. One name increasingly linked to the organization is […]
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Running back Kenneth Gainwell is set to hit the free agent market in March after a breakout season with the Steelers. And on Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys signed their own soon-to-be-free-agent running back Javonte Williams to a three-year, $24 million deal per Ian Rapoport — an early look at the 2026 running back market. Williams’ […]
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Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It was a sad week with the passing of former Steeler safety Mike Wagner. He was before my time, but a four-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler. RIP Mr Wagner. The offseason continues and we’ve […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most active teams on the trade market in the NFL over the last two years. From trading away Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson, and George Pickens to acquiring Justin Fields, DK Metcalf, and Jalen Ramsey, the Steelers have shown they are more than willing to make deals with […]
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The NFL Combine is next week, and Behind The Steel Curtain will be in Indianapolis all week for on-site coverage. Ahead of the festivities, submit your questions for the pre-NFL Combine mailbag, and return tomorrow to have them answered. Questions can be submitted in the comment section of this article. Thank you to the readers […]
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New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy offered some vague, but entertaining updates on veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s NFL future in a radio interview with ESPN Milwaukee on Friday. “It always points back to healthy communication, and there definitely has been that,” McCarthy said when asked about how the two sides would be moving forward. “We’ll […]
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Media appearances are still rather few and far between for the Steelers’ new coaching staff under Mike McCarthy, but Pittsburgh’s new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham gave a short sit-down interview with Steelers.com’s Missi Matthews on Friday, where he revealed why he came to the Steelers, as well as his opinions and philosophy for the defense […]
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Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: With the season over and NFL Draft season officially underway, I’ve been grinding tape, ranking prospects, writing profiles, and in general I’ve been burning the midnight oil to prepare draft content for BTSC. So it’s exciting for a draft nerd like me to finally have the next big […]
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