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Mike McCarthy ‘Good News’ For Pat Freiermuth, ‘Big Unknown’ For Darnell Washington, Says Beat Writer

Mike McCarthy ‘Good News’ For Pat Freiermuth, ‘Big Unknown’ For Darnell Washington, Says Beat Writer

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy because he’s a proven offensive guy and should be able to help develop a quarterback. While the quarterback is the most important player on a football team, teams still need to surround him with talent. What’s one area where the Steelers have talent on offense? The tight end room. […]

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Steelers to interview Cowboys assistant for offensive coordinator job

Steelers to interview Cowboys assistant for offensive coordinator job

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting set to introduce Mike McCarthy as the team’s next head coach this afternoon at 2:00 P.M. And while the Steelers have the question of whom their next head coach will be answered, McCarthy will have to build a staff, and one name has emerged as the potential next offensive coordinator.

Per Adam Schefter, the Steelers are expected to interview Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells this week for the offensive coordinator position.

“Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells is expected to interview this week for the Steelers offensive coordinator job,” Schefter reports. “Wells worked...

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First Offensive Coordinator Name Drops | Steelers Morning Rush

First Offensive Coordinator Name Drops | Steelers Morning Rush

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the naming of Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells as a potential candidate to be Mike McCarthy’s offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh.

Wells was on McCarthy’s staff in Dallas, and stayed with the Cowboys under Brian Schottenheimer. A well-respected coach around the league, he’s someone the Cowboys have been trying to groom and hold onto.

Alan breaks it down.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: [First...

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Steelers Defensive Back Pulls Out of Pro Bowl Games

Steelers Defensive Back Pulls Out of Pro Bowl Games

The Pittsburgh Steelers are down to two representatives at the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games, as defensive back Jalen Ramsey has pulled out of participating in the event, which will be held the week of Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.

Outside linebacker T.J. Watt and special teamer Ben Skowronek were also voted onto the AFC team for the Pro Bowl Games, which will be held in a studio instead of a football stadium for the first time this year. Connor Heyward was named an alternate as a fullback, but Baltimore Ravens starter Patrick Ricard appears set to attend.

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Ravens to Interview Former Steelers Coach for Offensive Coordinator Position

Ravens to Interview Former Steelers Coach for Offensive Coordinator Position

The Baltimore Ravens will interview Detroit Lions assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive coordinator job, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Montgomery has been on Dan Campbell’s staff for the past three seasons in senior roles.

Montgomery, 47, was the wide receivers coach for the Steelers under Mike Tomlin from 2010-12. He coached Mike Wallace, Hines Ward, Emmanuel Sanders, Antwaan Randle El, Antonio Brown and Jerricho Cotchery during his time in Pittsburgh. He played a key role in developing Wallace, Sanders and Brown.

After his tenure with the Steelers, Montgomery returned to his alma mater,...

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2026 Senior Bowl Roster Headlined by Former Top QB Prospect, Heisman Finalist

2026 Senior Bowl Roster Headlined by Former Top QB Prospect, Heisman Finalist

The Senior Bowl is a premier post-season college football all-star game held annually in Mobile, Alabama at Hancock Whitney Stadium that serves as a key showcase for top NFL Draft prospects.

This year’s 77th edition takes place with practices Jan. 27–29 and the game on Jan. 31, giving players a high-visibility platform in front of NFL coaches, scouts, and executives to improve their draft evaluations.

The event is headlined by quarterbacks Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist looking to cement his standing as one of the top signal-callers in the class, and Garrett Nussmeier, who is using the Senior Bowl...

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After All-American Season, ‘Attention To Detail’ Has Buffalo LB Red Murdock Set For NFL Leap

After All-American Season, ‘Attention To Detail’ Has Buffalo LB Red Murdock Set For NFL Leap

FRISCO, Texas — Coming off of back-to-back seasons with 140-plus tackles, the national record holder in forced fumbles all-time, and a pair of All-American honors, Buffalo’s Red Murdock (6007, 236) is on the cusp of becoming what he’s wanted to be his entire life: an NFL player. But over the last two years with the […]

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Teryl Austin Misses Out on DC Position with NFC Team

Teryl Austin Misses Out on DC Position with NFC Team

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin missed out on the Washington Commanders defensive coordinator position. Austin interviewed for the position last week. The Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Jones has been one of Brian Flores’ most trusted defensive coaches the past three seasons, and he also has coached under Vance Joseph and Mike Zimmer.

The Steelers set their assistant coaches free after longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after the season.

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Charlie Batch Sees ‘Upside’ In Steelers’ QB Situation

Charlie Batch Sees ‘Upside’ In Steelers’ QB Situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers and new head coach Mike McCarthy are hard at work building his new coaching staff. However, people want to know who will be under center for the Steelers come Week 1? Will the Steelers reunite QB Aaron Rodgers with his first coach from the Green Bay Packers? Will McCarthy prove he is […]

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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report – Missouri EDGE Zion Young

2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report – Missouri EDGE Zion Young

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report […]

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Rooney, McCarthy Provide Hints About Steelers’ Vision Of Roster For 2026

Rooney, McCarthy Provide Hints About Steelers’ Vision Of Roster For 2026

The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy largely because they believed he gave them—and their roster—the best chance of winning. Owner Art Rooney II has made very clear that he has no intention of blowing up the team and starting over. That provides what may be a very major hint about what the Steelers want their roster […]

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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Washington WR Denzel Boston

2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Washington WR Denzel Boston

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report […]

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