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The NFL world on Wednesday mourned the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Mike Wagner. The reason for his death has not been disclosed. He was 76 years old. Wagner played safety for the Steelers for 10 seasons, winning four Super Bowl titles. A key piece in Pittsburgh’s vaunted “Steel Curtain” in the 1970s, Wagner was […]

Mike Tomlin left an undeniable impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. So much so that one of the team’s Zoom calls had 70 people attend to give their thanks to the legendary head coach. Tomlin stepped down following the Steelers’ AFC Wild Card exit in the 2025-26 season. It marked the end of his long […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger recently found himself on the receiving end of sharp rebukes from former teammate Joey Porter, who said the iconic quarterback was “not a good teammate.” Porter also said Roethlisberger was “not a good person,” citing the latter’s supposed dismissive attitude in the locker room and lack of leadership. Following Porter’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts offense was on a historic pace in 2025 before quarterback Daniel Jones went down with a torn Achilles. Jonathan Taylor and the running game got a lot of the credit for that rise, and rightfully so. However, the passing game had also taken multiple steps forward, and wide receiver Alec Pierce was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted territory during the 2026 offseason. Pittsburgh hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach after 19 seasons under Mike Tomlin’s leadership. The path forward for the Steelers is currently unclear. That’s left some former players with nothing left to do but bicker about the past. Former Steelers guard David […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers try to decide whether they need a splashy trade, new head coach Mike McCarthy has his assistants in place. And as the draft season ramps up, here is the post-Super Bowl 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup for the Steelers. Coming off a one-and-done playoff appearance, the Steelers are back in their […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and general manager Howie Roseman have never seen a trade they didn’t like, as they’re one of the most active teams when it comes to making deals. They have talent that could be moved at the right price, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a team that may want to pick up […]

Pittsburgh’s 2026 offseason is lining up like a classic Steelers problem: the foundation is still defense, the margins are still offense, and the quickest way to get back to being feared is to stop living drive-to-drive on hard mode. That pressure is showing up in the draft conversation too, with ESPN’s Field Yates projecting Alabama […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering one of the most fascinating transitional offseasons in modern franchise history. For nearly two decades, organizational stability was their calling card. Of course, that was anchored by Mike Tomlin’s steady leadership and a defensive identity built on physical dominance. The page has obviously now turned. A new coaching regime and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday put the finishing touches on their coaching staff for the 2026 season, laying the groundwork for Mike McCarthy’s first season in charge. The Pittsburgh native and former Super Bowl-winning head coach replaced Mike Tomlin, who voluntarily stepped down after 19 seasons. The new staff consists of 26 members, including McCarthy, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially ready for the 2026 season. Just days after the New England Patriots saw their championship dreams dashed in a 29-13 Super Bowl LX loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Steelers decided to dip into the New England coaching pool to finalize their own staff. On Thursday, the Steelers announced the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a topic of discussion this offseason, mainly because Mike Tomlin decided to step down after 19 seasons with the team. They went out and hired Mike McCarthy as Tomlin’s replacement. However, aside from hiring a new head coach, there was recent off-field drama when former linebacker Joey Porter Sr. criticized Ben […]

Ty Simpson faced a historic crossroad this offseason, ultimately deciding to turn professional rather than accepting lucrative NIL opportunities to remain in college. Despite reported offers from programs like Miami and Tennessee that reached 6.5 million, Simpson felt that playing for another school would jeopardize the reputation he built with the Alabama football team. Simpson […]

For the second consecutive offseason, the quarterback-needy Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision. A return seems unlikely, but if it does happen, one analyst advises the team to pair him with New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler. The Steelers have expressed interest in a Rodgers return, particularly with Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted territory during the 2026 offseason. Pittsburgh hired Mike McCarthy at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down following his 19-year tenure. McCarthy joining the organization may be enough to coax Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers back for one more season in the NFL. Rodgers is still making up his mind […]

The 2025 season marked the end of an era for the Steelers. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after the Steelers were beaten convincingly by the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round of the AFC playoffs. The Steelers had somehow managed to win the AFC North with a 10-7 record, but there was no […]

As the Steelers shake up their coaching staff, they’ve hired a former HBCU star to lead the offensive line. Southern University alumnus Ramon Chinyoung Sr. has been named the running backs coach for the Steelers under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Chinyoung is the latest former HBCU player or coach to receive a significant hire this […]

The Mike McCarthy era for the Pittsburgh Steelers is forming ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Already McCarthy has Brian Angelichio tabbed as the offensive coordinator. Now the incoming head coach added a past defensive coordinator to his 2026 staff. Mike DeFabo of The Athletic revealed who’s heading to Steel City on Wednesday afternoon. “Can confirm […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a massive cultural transformation as new head coach Mike McCarthy begins to distance the franchise from the Mike Tomlin era. This overhaul is not without its challenges, as evidenced by New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien’s recent decision to decline a promotion in Pittsburgh. Despite an […]

It is Super Bowl week, and many players and media are in the Bay Area to talk football. The biggest game of the year will take place this Sunday, and Pittsburgh Steelers star is there at Media Row. Cam Heyward was on the Jim Rome Show to talk football, and he was asked about his […]

DK Metcalf has already lost $555,556 in game salary and $45 million in future guaranteed money from the two-game suspension he received for punching Detroit Lions fan Ryan Kennedy in Week 16. Over a month later, the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver is facing the threat of even more potential financial loss after Kennedy filed a lawsuit. […]

After officially being named the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy is now putting his coaching staff together. However, there’s one name that definitely won’t be in Pittsburgh come 2026. New Orleans Saints quarterback coach Scott Tolzien is planning to remain with the franchise after interviewing for the Steelers’ offensive coordinator job, […]

The NFL head coaching cycle moved quick this offseason, and now everything appears to be wrapped up as the Super Bowl approaches. The Raiders and Cardinals finished things up on Sunday, as Arizona hired former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and the Raiders announced their intent to hire Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak after he coaches […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a massive cultural shift as new head coach Mike McCarthy continues to reconstruct the coaching staff following Mike Tomlin’s departure. This revamp includes the addition of Mark Lovat and Grant Thorne, both former Green Bay Packers strength coaches. Lovat, a veteran with 25 years of experience in Green Bay, brings […]

Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach, days after Mike Tomlin informed the franchise that he would be stepping down in the wake of their latest playoff loss. Still, numerous vacancies exist along the Pittsburgh staff, including at offensive coordinator. On Monday morning, more information came to light on […]

Under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers made another addition to their coaching staff Saturday, bringing in former Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans strength coach Mark Lovat, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. After a 25-year run in Green Bay, Lovat joined Tennessee and worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach […]

For the first time since 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach. Mike Tomlin stepped down in January after 19 seasons at the helm. The team then conducted a brief search before hiring Mike McCarthy as his replacement. While McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to return to Pittsburgh in 2026, it’s unclear if the […]

After officially being named the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy has gotten to work building out his staff. It’s clear McCarthy is putting an emphasis on Pittsburgh’s work in the trenches. The Steelers have hired Hall of Fame finalist Jahri Evans as their new assistant offensive line coach. He served in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh’s new head coach is assembling his coaching staff, including several familiar faces from Green Bay. McCarthy is closing in on hiring a defensive coordinator who also has ties to the Packers. The Steelers are expected to finalize an agreement with Patrick Graham to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued to build out their coaching staff under new head coach Mike McCarthy on Thursday, hiring veteran NFL assistant James Campen as the team’s offensive line coach. Campen reunites with McCarthy after a lengthy and successful partnership with the Green Bay Packers that lasted more than a decade. Campen served as Green […]

The post-Mike-Tomlin era begins with hard choices. For nearly two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers operated with a sense of continuity few franchises could match. That certainty vanished in dramatic fashion in January. The 2026 NFL Draft now represents a philosophical reset. With Mike McCarthy stepping in and the Aaron Rodgers experiment practically over, the Steelers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adjusting to a new era on the sidelines after parting ways with longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. Early locker room feedback suggests the transition is going rather smooth. Veteran linebacker Alex Highsmith offered a strong endorsement of the Steelers new head coach Mike McCarthy on Thursday, emphasizing how deeply the hire […]

Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers filled their head coaching vacancy by hiring former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for the role. McCarthy will take over for Mike Tomlin, who spent the last 19 years as the head man in Pittsburgh but headed for the exits following the team’s loss to the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy few weeks since their ugly playoff loss to the Houston Texans, first learning that head coach Mike Tomlin would not be returning, and then hiring veteran Mike McCarthy to take over the role. Still, numerous vacancies exist on the staff, including defensive coordinator, and the team is working […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh hired the veteran head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons leading the team. One former Steelers player is incredibly excited that McCarthy is now the face of the organization. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger strongly endorsed the McCarthy […]

2025 was a crossroads moment in Pittsburgh. The Steelers enter the 2026 offseason staring straight at a fork in the road. What began as an all-in gamble to chase one more Lombardi Trophy turned into a sobering reminder of how unforgiving the modern NFL can be. The franchise now finds itself balancing urgency with reinvention. […]

After 19 years under Mike Tomlin, the head coach decided to part ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In turn, the organization turned to Mike McCarthy as their next leader. He’ll have plenty of expectations on his shoulders after Tomlin’s run. But McCarthy is taking them all head-on. Including serving as Pittsburgh’s offensive play caller, via […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially introduced Mike McCarthy as their next head coach on Tuesday. The move was a surprise, but overall, it makes sense given McCarthy’s history of success in the NFL. It also means a lot more to him because he is from the Pittsburgh area and grew up going to Steelers games, and […]

The anticipated hiring of Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has immediately sparked intense speculation regarding a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While Rodgers initially arrived in Pittsburgh specifically to work with Tomlin, the opportunity to finish his career alongside his former Green Bay mentor presents a […]