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Will Howard Only Makes The Roster If Steelers Keep Four QBs, Beat Writer Says
The Pittsburgh Steelers know that barring injury, Aaron Rodgers will be their quarterback Week 1. They also know that rookie QB Drew Allar is going to spend this year learning from Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy. If Allar sees the field in the regular season, things haven’t gone to plan. The question is, who […]
Middle Of July 2026 Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. We are now just two-and-a-half weeks away from training camp! It won’t be long until the Steelers descend on Latrobe and kick off the long 2026 NFL season. For now, things remain slow as the football world takes its final breath before a long trek begins. […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,954)
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, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. You can […]
Beat Writer Not Expecting Chemistry Between Aaron Rodgers, Roman Wilson To Be ‘Totally Different’ In 2026
A third-round pick enters the NFL with relatively high expectations. That was especially the case with Roman Wilson considering the lack of depth the Pittsburgh Steelers had at receiver in recent years. So far, his potential has yet to be realized. Although injuries didn’t halt him in 2025 like they did in 2024, his lack […]
‘Was A Looseness Going Around’: Joe Haden Says ‘Accountability’ Was Problem For Steelers Under Mike Tomlin
Mike Tomlin’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. It brought a lot of success, including zero losing seasons and a Super Bowl win. However, Tomlin wasn’t without his flaws, especially during the second half of his time in Pittsburgh. Tomlin raised the Steelers’ floor, but their ceiling under him felt capped. He’s part of […]
Former Steelers First-Round Pick, Running Back Greg Hawthorne Dead At 69
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and first-round pick Greg Hawthorne has died. He was 69. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shared the news that originated from the family’s Facebook page. Drafted 28th overall in 1979, Hawthorne was part of the Steelers’ 1979 Super Bowl run to cap the franchise’s dynasty. As a rookie, he carried the ball […]
Fittipaldo: Steelers’ Backup QB Job Is Will Howard’s To Lose
Ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp starting, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the quarterback position. Aaron Rodgers is back as the starter for a second season, but after that it’s unclear how things will look under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Will the Steelers keep all four quarterbacks? Is Mason Rudolph going to […]
Steelers Hire Jill Gagliardi To Summer Coaching Position
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Jill Gagliardi to a summer coaching position as part of the Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship. The defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach at The Lawrenceville School, she recently shared the news on Twitter/X. “I am humbled and grateful to the Steelers organization for this opportunity and excited to […]
Local Insider Updates ‘Tricky’ Joey Porter Jr. Contract Situation
While there’s still plenty of time to reach a contract extension with Joey Porter Jr. before the start of the regular season, training camp begins in a little over two weeks, and it’s more important than ever for him to be on the field getting physical reps with the new coaching staff. The silence surrounding […]
The Terrible Podcast – Heyward’s ESPN Ranking, Upback Candidates, Washington’s Weight, Six More 90-In-30 Series Players & More
Season 16, Episode 161 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the latest Pittsburgh Steelers news, and that includes retired NFL DT Aaron Donald working this offseason with new Steelers S Jaquan Brisker. ESPN’s annual offseason position rankings continue rolling […]
Larry Fitzgerald Says He ‘Definitely’ Would’ve Tackled James Harrison In Super Bowl If Not For Arizona Teammate
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ last championship came after they won Super Bowl XLIII. That was one of the most exciting Super Bowls in the history of the game, coming down to the wire. While Santonio Holmes was named MVP of the game, James Harrison could’ve just as easily been given that honor. His pick-six to end […]
‘Be Excited About It’: Analysts ‘Pumped’ To See How Steelers’ Defense Performs Under Patrick Graham
While the Pittsburgh Steelers have had some good offenses over the years, defense is still their calling card. When most people think of the Steelers, they think about all the dominant defenses they’ve fielded. However, last year’s unit didn’t live up to that standard. It had a rough year, ranking 26th in the league in […]
90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series — Tamon Lynum, Laith Marjan, Ryan McCollum
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 […]
Steelers Training Camp Battles — Yahya Black A Serious Threat To Keeanu Benton At Nose Tackle?
With Steelers training camp just around the corner, we turn our focus to the roster and the battles ahead of us over the summer. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking a closer look at some of the roster battles that we expect to see unfold over the course of training camp […]
‘Can Still Move Around A Little Bit’: Darius Slay ‘Could See’ Aaron Rodgers Improving On 2025 Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for an answer at quarterback since Ben Roethlisberger retired. While most of their attempts haven’t been great, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t too bad last year. Rodgers isn’t the same player that he once was, but he helped the Steelers win games. That’s why they re-signed him for 2026. Not everyone […]
‘He’s A Playmaker’: Pat Freiermuth Earns Honorable Mention In ESPN’s TE Rankings
He wasn’t utilized properly during a rather frustrating season for him, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth is still highly regarded around the NFL when it comes to the top tight ends in football. In the latest ESPN positional rankings compiled after polling NFL executives, coaches and scouts, Freiermuth earned an honorable mention Friday morning. […]
Whaley Offers Big Praise For Jalen Ramsey In Evolving Role
While Jalen Ramsey wasn’t quite at his peak the way the Steelers had hoped, he’s still done something rather admirable. No longer an elite shutdown outside cornerback, he has evolved into a more versatile defensive back. That was part of the plan when they brought him here, but his play outside also likely rushed their […]
Prized Free Agent Jamel Dean A ‘Potential Boom-Or-Bust’ Player, Mike DeFabo Argues
Jamel Dean is one of the Steelers’ biggest additions this offseason, but will their investment in him ultimately pay off? Though he has never reached Pro-Bowl status, he has been a consistent quality starter for half a decade. Turning 30 in October, how much does he have left in the tank—over the next three years? […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OT Max Iheanachor
Player: OT Max Iheanachor Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Max Iheanachor may or may not earn an immediate starting job, but he’s set up to make a strong push for one. The rookie first-round draft pick is supposed to be raw, even though he has significant college experience. At the very least, his coaches and teammates […]
Pittsburgh Has A Key Special Teams Vacancy. Meet The Candidates Who Might Grab It
The Pittsburgh Steelers have several roster spots up for grabs this year. Many of the hidden ones will come on special teams, the overlooked unit that will dictate the final few players who make the initial 53-man squad. One spot Pittsburgh must fill is the upback, or personal protector, on the punt team. The quarterback […]
Beat Writer Tempers Talk Of Yahya Black’s Accelerated Ascension To Starter
If Yahya Black is a future elite starting nose tackle, he may have to bide his time. Or, at the very least, prove himself first. Steelers DL coach Domata Peko had reporters buzzing earlier this offseason after making bold claims about the second-year defensive lineman. Some even envisioned a scenario in which Keeanu Benton loses […]
Shedeur Sanders ‘Has Closed The Gap’ Against Deshaun Watson, Reporter Claims
If Shedeur Sanders is to be the Browns’ quarterback this season, he has a way to go yet. But according to some, he is gaining ground. The second-year veteran is competing with longtime starter Deshaun Watson for the job this year. The latter has missed most of the last two seasons due to an Achilles […]
What Would Make A Successful Rookie Season For Germie Bernard?
What would make a successful rookie season for Germie Bernard? After missing out on Makai Lemon and then trading up for Germie Bernard, the Steelers clearly sought out wide receiver help. They identified an obvious need and believed they needed young talent they could develop quickly. Even with the veteran acquisition of Michael Pittman Jr. […]
Depot After Dark: Elliott Training, Driscoll Youth Football Camp, Former Steelers On Family Feud
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 9. ELLIOTT TRAINING The Steelers’ defense fell well short of expectations last year. However, some of that was due […]
Michael Pittman Jr. ‘Could Easily Walk Into 80 Catches’ In First Season With Steelers, Thinks Analyst
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of quality wide receivers has haunted them for the past few seasons. While that position used to be one of their greatest strengths, they’ve struggled to field adequate depth there recently. However, they made an effort to change that this offseason, particularly by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. to pair alongside […]