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‘Glad I Wasn’t In The Era:’ Ike Taylor Shares Honest Response To Darius Slay’s Recent Comments
While Darius Slay praised Joey Porter Jr. recently, Ike Taylor took issue with one thing the former Steelers cornerback said of another. Slay spent about half of the 2025 season in Pittsburgh, the sides parting ways following his demotion. During that time, he got to know and appreciate Porter, as well as his game. There […]
Beat Writers Share Their Biggest Concerns For Steelers This Season
While some optimism surrounding the Steelers is fair, there is also real cause for concern, especially for the 2026 season. With a new coaching staff and questions remaining unanswered, how can they improve from last season? On the Steelers Collective podcast, Mark Kaboly and Ray Fittipaldo shared their concerns about this upcoming season. One is […]
Who Will Lead Steelers In Sacks This Season?
Who will lead the Steelers in sacks this season? Outside linebacker is the primary position to generate sacks in a 3-4 defense, and the Steelers believe they have three studs. They’re paying three of them starter-level salaries, anyway, after recently signing Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension. After a career-high 7.5 sacks last […]
Happy Birthday To The Pittsburgh Steelers
A Happy Birthday to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The franchise officially turns 93 years old today. On July 8, 1933, the NFL officially approved Art Rooney Sr. (The Chief)’s bid to buy the team and join the league. At the time, it was a risky gambit. The NFL’s buy-in was $2,500, the equivalent of about $65,000 […]
Depot After Dark: Steelers Training Together, St. Vincent Field Blessed, How McCormick Helped SDSU OL
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for July 7. STEELERS TRAINING TOGETHER NFL players are able to get some rest and relaxation at this point in the […]
Mina Kimes Explains ‘Biggest Question’ About Steelers’ Offensive Line
Over the last few years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in their offensive line over. That’s culminated in several talented young players on the unit, but it’s also seeing plenty of change this offseason. They’re receiving new coaching, and a few players are settling into new positions as well. Pass blocking is a little […]
Darius Slay Offers Glowing Praise For Joey Porter Jr. – And One Clear Critique
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense often gets criticized for the age of some of its stars. However, it has some promising young players, too. That includes Joey Porter Jr., who really came into his own last year. Porter looked like one of the league’s top corners, especially over the second half of the season. Despite that, […]
Watch: The Depot 180 — July 7 — Episode 606
Episode 606 — July 7, 2026 Were you too busy to keep up with the last couple of days of Pittsburgh Steelers news and don’t know where to start? I’ll catch you up on “The Depot 180.” From player news to the transaction wire, I will get you up to speed in a quick three-minute […]
Despite Being ‘Most Stressed’ He’s Ever Been In Career, Thielen Praises Experience Playing With Rodgers
Although he didn’t have the largest impact in Pittsburgh, former Steelers WR Adam Thielen helped stabilize the wide receiver room late last season. He finished his Steelers tenure with 11 receptions for 117 yards in the final stop of his NFL career. But it wasn’t a stress-free ride into the sunset. Thielen detailed what it […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,951)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on […]
Steelers Will Spend Entire Preseason In The National Spotlight
Few teams are more intriguing entering the 2026 season than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers is returning for what is widely expected to be his farewell campaign, and Mike McCarthy is beginning his first season as the head coach of his hometown Steelers. Correspondingly, the NFL has placed all three of Pittsburgh’s preseason games in […]
Analyst Argues T.J. Watt ‘Should Easily Be Higher’ On Prisco’s Top-100 Players List
The NFL is slowly but surely unveiling its top 100 players. However, Pete Prisco took a different approach with his top-100 players list for CBS Sports. He didn’t drag it out, rolling the whole thing out at once. Only two Pittsburgh Steelers made the list, though. Cam Heyward landed at 39th, and T.J. Watt was […]
‘Man, I’m Obsessed’: Analyst Believes ‘People Are Sleeping’ On The Steelers In 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying to get out of football purgatory for quite some time. Resisting a rebuild, the team has tried to patch the roster together in recent years, but the furthest it has gotten is a 10-7 record with a first-round playoff exit. Hoping to change their fortunes for 2026, the Steelers […]
‘Held Together By Chicken Wire’: Analyst Questions Steelers’ Offensive Depth
A couple of issues plagued the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. One of the biggest was a lack of depth on the offensive side of the ball. The receiver position was a prime example, as Pittsburgh had to rely on midseason additions like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen. Bolstering their offense, especially at receiver, was a […]
James Harrison Predicts Career Year For Michael Pittman Jr.
Needing to plug the WR2 hole once and for all, Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan made a very savvy move right before the start of free agency. Khan landed veteran Michael Pittman Jr. via trade from the Indianapolis Colts in a seventh-round pick swap. The Steelers extended Pittman in the process, ensuring that the steady […]
Joe Haden: Steelers Offense Will Be ‘Light-Years Better’ Under Mike McCarthy, Has Chance To Be ‘Unbelievable’
While the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a losing season since 2003, everything hasn’t always gone smoothly for them. Specifically, they’ve had a tough time getting their offense going since Ben Roethlisberger retired. Replacing a franchise quarterback isn’t easy, but the Steelers haven’t done their signal callers many favors. Their last few offensive play callers have […]
NFL Announces Big Change To 2027 League Calendar
NFL free agency will begin on March 9, 2027, according to NFL Media insider Tom Pelissero. Mark your calendars: The NFL’s free agent negotiating window opens March 9, 2027. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 7, 2026 Free agency will begin just one day after the conclusion of the NFL Combine, which runs from March 1-8. […]
Germie Bernard Ranked Among Rookies Who Will Make Biggest Impact
While the Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the second round to draft a wide receiver, the early reviews on Germie Bernard have been positive. Bernard is expected to play a key role in Pittsburgh’s receiver room this season, and SI’s Justin Melo believes Bernard will be one of the league’s most impactful rookies in 2026. Melo […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Kaleb Johnson, Cameron Johnston, Broderick Jones
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This […]
Sports Illustrated Makes ‘Bold Prediction’ For Breakout Steelers Player
The Pittsburgh Steelers are loaded at outside linebacker with a terrific trio of T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and the newly-extended Nick Herbig. Together, those three form arguably the best outside linebacker room in the NFL. It might be the best group of pass rushers in the league, too. They’re all highly compensated for a reason, […]
Troy Polamalu’s Eldest Son Commits To Stanford
Pittsburgh Steelers fans may have flashbacks to one of the greatest players in franchise history when they tune in to watch Stanford in the coming years. Troy Polamalu’s eldest son, Paisios, has verbally committed to the Cardinal to play football. Class of 2027 ATH Paisios Polamalu (St. Augustine) has committed to Stanford . pic.twitter.com/ZH9JZQAaLA — […]
Omar Khan Should Remember His Words If Teams Come Calling About A Cornerback
There’s been a hint of discussion, at least over the internet, about the Pittsburgh Steelers trading away one of their cornerbacks. It’s one part offseason boredom, one part Pittsburgh’s great depth, and one part happenings around the league. Like the Detroit Lions releasing former first-round pick Terrion Arnold after his felony charges. On paper, the […]
NFL Exec Poll Puts Joey Porter Jr.’s Market Value Under The Microscope
Joey Porter Jr. is amid contract negotiations that many believe could make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid cornerbacks. Does his track record justify that price tag? ESPN’s annual poll of coaches, scouts, and executives suggests the league isn’t quite there yet. Porter was left off the top-10 list but made honorable mention at No. […]
Steelers’ New Coaching Staff Could Help Solve Biggest Knock Against Joey Porter Jr., Kaboly Believes
One of the knocks against Joey Porter Jr. is his lack of interceptions, but what if the Steelers’ new coaching staff can help with that? Following Mike Tomlin’s resignation, Mike McCarthy brought in nearly an entirely new unit. It’s now Patrick Graham leading the defense, and he had no previous ties to Pittsburgh’s defensive lineage. […]
The Steelers Finally Have Clarity At Two Long-Ignored Positions
For the first time in years, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally have clarity at two key positions heading into training camp. The Steelers don’t have any questions about who will man their WR2 or slot corner spot. Since Cam Sutton left the Steelers before the 2023 season, the slot cornerback position hasn’t had a consistent starter. […]