Leave it to the Internet to tell an NFL coach what his gameplan should be in the most important game of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season. But if there’s one piece of advice I’d offer offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, it’s this: Use the extra jumbo package. Meaning, seven offensive linemen. It’s rarely done in the NFL, but a […]

It’s AFC North championship week, as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called it Tuesday. It all comes down to this: Steelers vs. Ravens, on the North Shore, Sunday Night Football. The Steelers could have made this game irrelevant with a win over the Cleveland Browns, but they were unable to take care of business […]

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 Jan. 2. RAVENS EXTEND DL The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up to face the Steelers this week. While they’ve had […]

In Week 14, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to go on the road and defeat the Baltimore Ravens. It was nearly entirely behind the pass, as Aaron Rodgers found DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III on some longer throws throughout the game. However, the Steelers were outrushed by nearly 200 yards, only picking up 34 on […]

Kenneth Gainwell was voted the Pittsburgh Steelers’ MVP for this season. While that was slightly surprising, he’s earned that honor. Gainwell has been one of the Steelers’ greatest offensive weapons. Because of that, Rod Woodson thinks that he should be the center of the Steelers’ offensive game plan against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. […]

Mike Tomlin’s future may be at a crossroads, especially if the Pittsburgh Steelers fall flat in Week 18 and miss the playoffs. With plenty of speculation about what lies ahead for Tomlin amid a 2027 team option decision due in March, SI.com’s NFL insider Albert Breer thinks Tomlin could look to step away. Breer already […]

Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis could be the most in-demand, free-agent quarterback in 2026. Despite failing to beat the Baltimore Ravens last Saturday, he completed 18 of his 21 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown. He also ran nine times for 60 yards and two touchdowns. And it’s got a lot of people […]

James Harrison knows the value of a great coaching staff. For Mike Tomlin, his “coaching tree” is barren. And that’s a problem. Addressing Tomlin’s lack of coaching development, Harrison put him on blast. “What do we have over there? Honestly, what do we have over there?” Harrison told co-host Joe Haden on their Deebo & […]

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread.

1. New Year’s was yesterday. How did you spend the holiday? Did you watch any football?
2. Running back Kenneth Gainwell was voted Steelers MVP by his teammates today. It’s a well-deserved honor and not something anyone was expecting this offseason. What do you think of the choice? And can you think of a more unexpected MVP season from a Steelers player?
3. T.J. Watt said he’s playing against Baltimore. Do you think he’ll be on a pitch count? What kind of impact do you expect him to make?
4. Most of...

PITTSBURGH — In addition to getting back T.J. Watt for Sunday night’s win-or-go-home game against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Isaac Seumalo (triceps) wide receiver Calvin Austin III (hamstring), cornerback Brandin Echols (groin) and cornerback James Pierre (calf) have no injury designation and are good to go for Sunday night.

The only player who didn’t practice on Friday was Seumalo, who had a vets day off. No one on the 53-man roster has an injury designation.

Seumalo suffered the triceps injury in the team’s Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins. Seumalo has missed the last two games...

Episode 569 — Jan. 2, 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 […]

Injury and availability concerns continue to mount for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of Sunday’s winner-take-all AFC North showdown. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman and cornerback Marlon Humphrey have both been battling an illness late in the week. Humphrey missed Friday’s practice entirely, while Bateman returned in a limited capacity after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. Both troubling signs that sickness could be spreading throughout the team.

Head coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism that both players will be available for Sunday’s crucial AFC North clash, but the timing is far from ideal. With less than 72 hours before Baltimore travels for the...