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Steelers' Mike McCarthy Makes Obvious Change That Villainizes The Former Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be a very different team in 2026, and that starts with almost an entirely new coaching staff. Very few assistant coaches remain the same from the 2025 season as new head coach Mike McCarthy brought a lot of his own guys into the fold.

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Vikings Sign DL Isaiahh Loudermilk

Isaiahh Loudermilk is changing teams for the first time in his career. The sixth-year defensive lineman signed with the Vikings on Thursday, per a team announcement.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / May 21

'We Needed Somebody': Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Calls Out Last Season’s Flaws

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally got an answer from quarterback Aaron Rodgers when it was announced that he would officially re-sign with the team on May 16, 2026.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 21

'They Could': Steelers Not Ruling Out Another Surprising Summertime Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers have earned the reputation of being much more aggressive ever since Omar Khan was promoted to become the team's general manager in May of 2022.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 21

Steelers Special Teams Coordinator Danny Crossman Is Seriously Focused On Giving Opportunities

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason has ushered in a lot of new faces to the organization following the 2025 NFL season. This goes for not only players on the roster, but with the coaching staff.

Mason Rudolph News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 21

Steelers Have Two Paths With Mason Rudolph

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a wonderful problem on their hands as the offseason progresses. With four quarterbacks on the roster, the Steelers will have to decide what to do.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Ball Exclusives / May 21

Mike McCarthy loves all four Steelers quarterbacks as team approaches OTAs

Aside from hiring a new head coach, the next most important domino is to pair him with the right fit at quarterback. Luckily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers have well documented success alongside one another which peaked with a Super Bowl win in 2011.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / HITC / May 21

42-year-old Aaron Rodgers finally reveals Mike Tomlin’s role in retirement decision

Aaron Rodgers has finally put a clear ending on one of the longest and most watched careers in modern NFL history. The 42-year-old quarterback is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season, but he is no longer leaving his retirement timeline open.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 21

Steelers' Rodgers excited about this aspect of final NFL season

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers excited about this aspect of final NFL season

Rodgers revealed some expected news when he confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last as an active player.

Adam Schefter shares why Steelers waited for Aaron Rodgers, team's thoughts on Will Howard

Why Aaron Rodgers reportedly wanted to return to Steelers for another season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers DC Patrick Graham Makes Inspiring Claim For Team's Defense In 2026: 'No Need For Any Gimmicks'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was nothing short of underwhelming in 2025. A unit that has some of the NFL's premier talent found itself struggling, especially as the season went on.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Completely Contradicts Front Office In First Media Appearance Since Re-Signing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have more clarity on the 2026 season now that veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has officially re-signed with the franchise. He will be the starter in 2026 after another offseason that was full of speculation when it came to that position for the franchise.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / May 21

Mike McCarthy announces change to part of offensive unit

Mike McCarthy is announcing permanent change to a major part of the offensive unit

Mike McCarthy announced one decision that will lock a couple of players in place.

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

Jerry Jones makes feelings on Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision clear

Emmitt Smith has strong reaction to Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / May 20

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be final season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed in a press conference Wednesday that the 2026 season, his 22nd in the NFL, will be his last. "Yes.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 20

Aaron Rodgers says he's retiring, but will he pull a Tom Brady?

Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season, and the veteran quarterback says that this is it. He's not playing another game in the league after this run. But, can we believe him?

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

True or false? What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in final NFL season

Steelers' Mike McCarthy is announcing permanent change to a major part of the offensive unit

Bill Belichick repeats take about Tom Brady leaving Patriots in 2020

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 21

Aaron Rodgers confirms retirement decision, explains why he returned to Steelers for one last season

The four-time NFL regular-season Most Valuable Player Award winner will turn 43 years old this coming December and recently signed only a one-year deal to return to the Steelers.

Rodgers says he's retiring, but will he pull a Tom Brady?

True or false? What to expect from Rodgers in final NFL season

Mike McCarthy announces change to a major part of the offensive unit

Sean McVay again shares regrets about Rams trading Jared Goff to Lions

Eagles would be wise to protect Jalen Hurts by bringing back a familiar face

CeeDee Lamb claps back at John Harbaugh's uncalled-for shot at Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Will Howard News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 20

One Insider Just Doesn't Believe in Steelers' Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers, following the signing of Aaron Rodgers for the 2026 season, are now rostering four quarterbacks. This is likely unsustainable, and one of the quarterbacks on the roster seems due to for either a trade or a cut in the coming weeks.