Joey Porter Jr.’s fourth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers could be his best yet. Porter is in line for a massive extension this summer, and he could achieve a first on the field, too. Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker believes Porter is poised to become a first-time All-Pro in 2026. The Steelers corner was highlighted […]

An age-old debate that’s been front and center for the Pittsburgh Steelers in recent years now continues into Mike McCarthy’s tenure. How easy is it to ask an offensive lineman to flip sides? Take a right tackle and move him to the left, and vice versa. Pittsburgh could make the move with both of its […]

Football starts up front in the trenches, on both sides of the ball. Much like the emphasis that’s been placed on offensive lines in the AFC North in recent years through the draft and free agency, the same can be said for the defensive lines, particularly on the interior. The AFC North got a big […]

With a new coaching staff in place and a number of new faces on the roster, things seem to be wide open this offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, the big names are all seemingly safe, but jobs on the roster fringes appear to be up for grabs as the new coaching staff asserts […]

When Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the chances of Aaron Rodgers returning felt very slim. Yet, after the team hired Mike McCarthy, Rodgers started to grow fond of the idea. A few months later, he finally came to a decision, rejoining the Steelers just ahead of their first OTA […]

Today, I wanted to continue learning about the 2026 NFL Draft class for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next is Notre Dame DL Gabriel Rubio. The narrative has been that Rubio is a stout run defender but lacking as a pass rusher. Looking at this from a stat perspective paints a more optimistic picture. Here is a […]

PITTSBURGH — First-year Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is most known for his work with quarterbacks, which factored into his hometown team putting him in charge.

Having worked with a few A-list passers — and being partnered back up with Aaron Rodgers — no one could blame McCarthy for relying on the air game as the upcoming season gets underway. Steelers tailback Rico Dowdle doesn’t believe his play caller is so one-dimensional.

“He knows it all starts in the trenches,” tailback Rico Dowdle said after Thursday’s OTA practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

After all, why would he...

The Steelers haven’t regularly deployed a true fullback in some time; can Riley Nowakowski change that under HC Mike McCarthy? To listen to McCarthy talk about the position, you’d certainly think so. On the subject with reporters on Thursday, he talked about having three fullbacks on the roster simultaneously as a head coach. “I would […]

The offseason calendar continues to roll along in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are accelerating toward mandatory minicamp next week. Training camp will be here before you know it. In the meantime, there are plenty of roster battles that could impact final cuts in late August. With nearly an entirely new coaching staff in […]

Steelers rookie WR Germie Bernard only knows one way to play when he has the ball in his hands: find the end zone. A second-round pick, it’s reasonable to expect him to have a sizeable role this season. For his part, Bernard knows what his job is once he catches the ball, and the Steelers […]

How will Keeanu Benton play in his contract season—and where? Keeanu Benton is now going into his fourth season, the final year of his rookie contract. How will he play—and where will he play? Under a new coaching staff, there are hints that he could have a more versatile role. For most of his career, […]

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 May 29. 2026 HALL OF HONOR The Steelers are one of the most decorated teams in the NFL. They’ve won […]