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Saturday, August 29, 2026
Jamel Dean says Steelers are capable of winning Super Bowl

Confidence is growing inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room as the team prepares for the 2026 season, and veteran cornerback Jamel Dean believes the roster has what it takes to make a serious...

Batch Expresses Concern About The Right Tackle Spot: ‘That Is A Problem’

The Steelers have seen little to ease concerns about their offensive line. After shifting Troy Fautanu from the right to the left tackle position, a three-man battle has shaken out for the vacant...

Alex Highsmith Projected To Finish Top 10 In Sacks Facing ‘Favorable Slate Of QBs’

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a three-headed monster at outside linebacker, a group that should get after opposing quarterbacks all season long under first-year defensive coordinator Patrick...

Steelers roster odds are shifting fast for two veterans and a surprise rookie

After the Pittsburgh Steelers' final preseason game, it is easy to see which players on the roster bubble will stick around and who will be part of roster cuts.

‘That’s Special’: Germie Bernard Will Bring ‘A Lot Of Excitement’ This Year, Ben Roethlisberger Predicts

How much Germie Bernard plays right away is unknown, but Ben Roethlisberger expects him to be an exciting player this year. After scoring his first touchdown of the preseason on Thursday night,...

‘That’s My OG’: Derrick Harmon Trying To Learn From Cameron Heyward ‘Each And Every Day’

He didn’t play in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, but Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year defensive lineman Derrick Harmon had a chance to provide some leadership on the sidelines for...

PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Bills

The 2026 preseason is in the books. The Pittsburgh Steelers led most of the game Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills but lost the finale, 28-27. In this article, I provide data from Pro...

Kaden Wetjen's first big Steelers play didn't go unnoticed by his head coach

Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike McCarthy didn't mince words when discussing Kaden Wetjen's performance against the Bills.

Watch: How Good Was Drew Allar Against The Bills?

Bringing you guys another video today. Here, we’re breaking down Drew Allar’s preseason final performance against the Buffalo Bills. We go through his tape to show his best and worst plays along...

‘We Got All The Pieces’: Steelers’ Roster ‘Reminds’ Jamel Dean Of His Super Bowl-Winning Tampa Bay Team

It’s been a long time since the Pittsburgh Steelers were even close to reaching the Super Bowl. For a franchise with six trophies in the cabinet, that standard hasn’t been met in a while. But to...

Analyst Thinks Steelers Would Be ‘Pretty Happy’ With Drew Allar As 2027 Starting QB

Drew Allar got ample playing time during the preseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers gave him nearly the entire second half against Green Bay, then the entire second half against New York and Buffalo....

Beat Writer Sees Steelers Starting Dylan Cook ‘By Default’ Over Max Iheanachor

Even if Dylan Cook starts the season opener, he may not hold it long with Max Iheanachor looming over his shoulder. But he is likely to begin the season in that role, Mark Kaboly predicts, with...

Potential cut candidates around the NFL that the Steelers could scoop up

Not only do the Pittsburgh Steelers need to make roster cuts, but they could also consider signing free agents and making other moves to help boost their team.

Roman Wilson ‘Stone-Cold Lock’ To Make Steelers Roster, Kaboly Believes

The Pittsburgh Steelers rested a lot of their top players during Thursday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. But one name caught a lot of people’s attention. Steelers WR Roman Wilson did...

‘Not Particularly Enjoyable’: Steelers Rank Near Bottom Of NFL In ESPN’s Watchability Rankings

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone all in on the 2026 season, the first under new head coach Mike McCarthy. They’ve spent a lot of money on the current roster and added some key veterans to help...

Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – RB Lew Nichols

Player: RB Lew Nichols Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Unlikely to make the 53-man roster, RB Lew Nichols capped off another fine preseason that should ensure the practice squad. In the Steelers’...

Steelers may have seen enough as former top draft pick nears his end

After a rather boring preseason, former Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick Kaleb Johnson will have a tough time sticking on the team's 53-man roster.

‘More Creativity’: George Pickens Talks ‘Constraints’ He Felt Playing In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to be much of a force offensively for years now. Dating back to the 2024 season, the last of which George Pickens spent in Pittsburgh. The young receiver had...

Marczi: Steelers 53-Man Roster Prediction — Final Edition

With the Steelers’ preseason slate now over, the only business left is settling on a 53-man roster in the next couple days. It seems many are making the same assumptions, and perhaps they’ll end...

Have Steelers Found Their Four-QB Loophole With Will Howard?

Have the Steelers found their four-quarterbacks loophole with a Will Howard injury? Will Howard did not exit Thursday game with an injury, but he ended the night being evaluated for an apparent...

What is it about Iowa players — beyond the familiar black and gold — that appeals to the Steelers?
Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers Trade Ideas Ahead Of Roster Cutdowns

With cutdowns just around the corner, I’m offering a couple of last-second trade ideas the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider. Hypothetical exercises of what makes sense based on the team’s roster...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Roster Cutdown Tracker (Updating)

By Sunday at 6 PM/EST, the Pittsburgh Steelers and rest of the NFL must trim their rosters down to a 53-man group. That initial unit certainly can change by the time the Steelers kickoff against...

Friday, August 28, 2026
Depot After Dark: Browns Release WR, Bettis’ Favorite Play, Colts Activate WR

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...

Lew Nichols ‘Did Enough’ To Earn Spot On 53-Man Roster, Ben Roethlisberger Argues

Behind Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren, the Steelers’ third running back spot is very much up in the air. After a small workload that produced average results, Kaleb Johnson is facing a real threat...

Ben Roethlisberger Gives Final QB Thoughts Before Steelers Cutdowns

In Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their starting quarterback settled. Behind him, things are a little more up in the air. But there’s a growing sense that Pittsburgh will keep all...

‘He Needs To Be In There:’ Ben Roethlisberger Calls On Steelers To Start Max Iheanachor Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers are only a couple of weeks away from playing the Atlanta Falcons to start the 2026 NFL season. One of the biggest questions remaining is who the starting right tackle will...

Steelers Feel Deal With Joey Porter Jr. Is ‘Not Going To Happen,’ Beat Writer Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finished their preseason slate. Normally at this time of the year, they would turn their attention to roster cutdowns. Make no mistake, the Steelers are working on...

Beat Writer Describes How Germie Bernard Can ‘Nail Down’ WR3 Role During 2026 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two receivers competing for the WR3 role: Germie Bernard and Roman Wilson. Both receivers are looking to carve out a spot behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr....

Friday Night Happy Hour: Post-preseason edition

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: Tonight’s song rec: Who else?

Bryan: Final 2026 Steelers 53-Man Roster Prediction – Post-Third Preseason Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played all three of their 2026 preseason games and by Sunday at 6 PM/ET, they need to trim their roster down to 53 active players. With that being the case, it’s time...

Third 2026 Preseason Game Weekend: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions

Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. Well, the preseason slate has finally come to an end. The Pittsburgh Steelers have played all three of their exhibition games, and they won two of...

Steelers Make First Wave Of Roster Cuts

Following their final preseason game on Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers made several roster moves on Friday. Per a release from the team’s website, Pittsburgh released 11 players of names. We...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,003)

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...

Steelers appear set on keeping four quarterbacks, but who is the odd man out if that decision changes?

A hypothetical look at Pittsburgh's QB quandary

7 Steelers who fought for their roster lives in the preseason finale

These players might not make the Pittsburgh Steelers' final 53-man roster, but they refused to go down without a fight in the preseason finale.

Watch: The Depot Dive (Episode 113)

Aug. 28 – Ep. 113: For this episode of The Depot Dive, Joe Clark and I review the Steelers’ full preseason after Thursday’s loss to the Bills in the finale. We discuss a number of topics,...

Vote now for the 2026 Isaac Redman Award

The time has finally come for Behind the Steel Curtain’s most prestigious tradition: The Isaac Redman Award. Now over a decade old (and with its own section on Wikipedia), the award, in the words...

‘They’ve Got Something’: Drew Allar Has Turned Chris Simms From Skeptic To Believer

Will Howard received a lot of support from Pittsburgh Steelers fans this offseason. Even Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan expressed confidence in him. However, that didn’t stop them from drafting Drew...

Aaron Rodgers may have to wait on promising Steelers rookie

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have to pause on this rookie.

‘Maybe Wetjen’s Not Around Next Week:’ Beat Writer Still Unsure If Steelers Rookie Will Stick

Thanks to his 45-yard punt return touchdown in Thursday’s preseason finale, fourth round rookie Kaden Wetjen is poised to stick on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial 53-man roster after Sunday’s...

Fittipaldo Names Three Steelers IR Candidates To Start Season

The initial 53-man Pittsburgh Steelers roster grabs all the headlines, but there is almost always additional shuffling that takes place for a couple days after the cutdown deadline. This forces...

‘Looks Very Poised’: Fittipaldo Names One Way Drew Allar Is ‘More Comfortable Than Will Howard’

The Pittsburgh Steelers played Will Howard and Drew Allar exclusively at quarterback in their final two preseason games. Against the New York Jets and Buffalo, Howard start and played the first...

‘He’s Getting Beat Like A Drum’: James Harrison Says Dylan Cook Can’t Be Steelers’ Starting RT

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the last few years trying to rebuild their offensive line, and they’ve found some quality starters. However, that group still has some questions, such as who the...

‘Soon:’ Joey Porter Jr.’s Agent Hints End Of Contract Impasse

Things between Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers will need to come to a head soon. Porter is looking for a contract extension as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. He’s been on...

The Terrible Podcast – Bills Preseason Game Recap, McCarthy Postgame Comments, Metcalf Restructure & More

Season 17, Episode 15 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the preseason finale that the Pittsburgh Steelers played...

Ray Fittipaldo's final Steelers 53-man roster projection
Film Room: Max Iheanachor Flashes Promise In Debut

First impressions matter a lot, and unfortunately for rookie OT Max Iheanachor, many will remember his preseason debut for allowing a sack and getting called for holding. But after watching all 35...

‘In A League Of His Own:’ Bills QB Josh Allen Offers High Praise For Aaron Rodgers

Neither Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers nor Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen played in the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the preseason finale on Thursday night, but Allen took time...

Steelers close the book on clear draft misses in final 53-man roster prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just a few days away from needing to trim its roster down to 53, and there could be some shocking cuts.

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