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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 […]

Former Steelers QB believes money is key issue in Aaron Rodgers talks

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 […]

Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft Gems: Defensive line

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 […]

NFL draft profile 2026: Denzel Boston (Wide receiver, Washington)

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 […]

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Let’s talk Steelers: Who are your ‘my guys’ in the 2026 NFL Draft?

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 […]

ESPN ranks Steelers as No. 1 offseason in NFL

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 […]

Top CB prospect says he idolized former Steelers defensive back

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 […]

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 […]