We’re continuing our Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 roster deconstruction, evaluating the odds each player makes the Week One roster. This is to make the 53-man roster, not the practice squad, and doesn’t take into account injuries shaking things up. Check out our previous installments at the links right below. Here, we’re focusing on players inside the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant upgrades to the cornerback room this offseason, signing veteran Jamel Dean to a big deal in free agency, then selecting Georgia’s Daylen Everette in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. On top of that, the Steelers ensured depth would be strong this season by re-signing Asante Samuel Jr. […]
Ever since Steelers DL coach Domata Peko said Yahya Black could be one of the best nose tackles, it’s fueled speculation among reporters. Despite reports that Keeanu Benton continued to run first-team nose tackle, what might the future hold? What do they know, even if it’s not what they’ve seen, but rather perhaps heard instead? […]
A major contract extension for Joey Porter Jr. feels inevitable, but is his value capped by his lack of producing splash plays? Over three seasons, he has recorded only three interceptions, precisely one per season. Given that interceptions are one of the core functions of a cornerback, how valuable is one pick per year? Brian […]
What would it take for the Steelers to seriously carry four quarterbacks? Is the notion that the Steelers could carry four quarterbacks into the regular season starting to pick up steam? It’s an idea Mike McCarthy has suggested somewhat playfully, but it is rather impractical. Generally, it takes a special set of circumstances for that […]
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 June 19. EX-STEELERS TE ON REALITY SHOW Tight end Weslye Saunders entered the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free […]
Episode 602 — Feb. 10, 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 […]
The NFL’s Supplemental Draft has an interesting history, with notable players like QB Bernie Kosar and WR Cris Carter entering the league this way. This year, all eyes are on QB Brendan Sorsby. He transferred to Texas Tech ahead of the 2026 college season, but he declared for the supplemental draft after the fallout from […]
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Well, the dog days of the offseason are upon us. Ten Steelers OTA practices are in the books, and most of the veteran players departed after minicamp wrapped up two weeks ago. Players and coaches now get their last chance for a vacation before the work […]
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 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 our minds. […]
While much of the world is focused on the exciting 2026 World Cup, we roll along here in the dog days of summer at Steelers Depot. There’s very little happening across the league as minicamps have wrapped up and teams have hit the road for much-needed pre-training camp vacations. That includes the Pittsburgh Steelers, who […]
In 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed things to come down to the wire but held on to win the AFC North. Looking to defend that title, they head into the 2026 season as part of a division that saw change at nearly every level. Pittsburgh was no stranger to that, with essentially an entire new […]
The AFC North is usually one of the NFL’s best divisions, but it didn’t live up to that billing last year. However, some of the AFC North battles still made for instant classics. That included the final game of the regular season, which featured the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens battling for the division crown. […]
From Russell Wilson to Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been unwilling to briefly close their competitive window to reset for a better future. But with Rodgers already calling 2026 his final year, could we finally be headed toward a rebuild? The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo is skeptical that the Steelers are actually ready to […]
Season 16, Episode 152 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into the Pittsburgh Steelers re-signing OLB Jacoby Windmon on the heels of him playing in the UFL this offseason. We also discuss the Steelers continuing to churn the bottom of their […]
The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers were a dominant force, winning four Super Bowls during a six-season span. While those teams had great offensive players, the Steelers were defined by their defense, which has five members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s arguably the best defense in NFL history. However, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t kick off training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe until late July. That gives us plenty of time here at Steelers Depot to debate some important topics. Today, Ross McCorkle, Jake Brockhoff and I debate which of the three Steelers edge rushers will have the most sacks in 2026. Will […]
The Steelers have left virtually no position on the roster untouched this offseason, and the tight end group is no exception. Having experienced yet another one-and-done postseason exit, they are trying just about anything to achieve more favorable results. With bold swings via trade, shrewd free-agent signings, and a clear draft priority, the 2026 Steelers are […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach created a lot of buzz this offseason. However, he wasn’t the only new coach that they hired. They overhauled almost their entire staff, including both coordinator spots. While so much change could be tough to adjust to, Steelers safety Sebastian Castro has nothing but […]
Frank Cignetti Jr., a second-generation coach who can trace his career back to the 80s, is finally with the Steelers. Part of fellow Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy’s inaugural coaching staff, he is back in the NFL as a senior offensive assistant. Having last coached—under McCarthy—at the professional level in 2018, he explained his coaching style. […]
In April, we wrote about three “forgotten” Pittsburgh Steelers on the roster receiving very little attention: CB Cory Trice Jr., CB Donte Kent, and DL Logan Lee. All had valid reasons for being shuffled to the back of everyone’s mind, and one is no longer with the team. The Steelers cut Trice after a failed […]
Over the next month, NFL teams must determine their feelings about QB Brendan Sorsby – the player and the person. A potential first-round talent marred in a gambling scandal that has him headed to the league, pending Roger Goodell’s approval, through July’s supplemental draft. Each organization will form its own opinions. Curt Cignetti, college football’s […]
If Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor wins a starting job out of the gate, it doesn’t seem Dylan Cook will be surprised. Ostensibly, the two are competing to be Pittsburgh’s right tackle. Previously occupied by Broderick Jones, and then Troy Fautanu, the position is currently open. Fautanu is now at left tackle, and Jones is rehabbing […]
Player: OLB Nick Herbig Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Somewhat surprisingly, Nick Herbig locked in for four more years with the Steelers on a $100 million contract extension. Perhaps influenced by his brother’s injury, he opted to take the money now rather than play another season on a rookie contract. More relevant, the contract makes it […]
The Steelers have three powerful pass rushers signed to big deals for 2026, but should they carry them into 2027? Mike DeFabo believes that, while it makes sense to hold onto them now, next year makes sense to recoup value. And while he sees the sense in Alex Highsmith, he has another potential trade move […]