Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joe Burrow News / Steeler Nation / May 20

'Discussions To Be Had': Steelers May Not Have To Worry About Bengals' Joe Burrow In 2027 And Beyond

The Pittsburgh Steelers were not initially expected to win the AFC North back in 2025. Due to injuries throughout the division and tough schedules for all, then-head coach Mike Tomlin's team found a way to get it done, specifically thanks to a Tyler Loop missed kick in Week 18.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Steelers Veteran Has Grown Frustrated With The Organization: 'I'm Not Entirely Sure How This Is Going To Play Out'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a decent idea of what the team is going to look like heading into the 2026 season, but there are a few questions and surprises along the offensive line.

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.

Breece Hall News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Lead / May 20

Which 5 Games Will Define the Steelers’ 2026 Season?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially entering a new era in 2026. Mike McCarthy will take over for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, and Aaron Rodgers will return for another season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 20

Steelers' Will Howard Quickly Showing Rare Veteran Traits: 'Really Impressed'

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2025 NFL Draft looking for answers at quarterback, and while much of the outside attention centered on bigger names, sixth-round pick Will Howard has quickly started building momentum inside the organization.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 20

Popular Steelers Rookie 'Destined For The Practice Squad' Despite Fan Excitement

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the more active teams during the 2026 NFL Draft, which took place in the Steel City. The franchise initially had 12 overall selections and ended up taking 10 rookies.

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Football Analysis / May 20

Steelers’ $25M Rodgers Deal Exposes the 6-Quarterback Lie Pittsburgh Told Itself

All winter, Pittsburgh kept counting quarterbacks. Six veterans who could start Week 1. A developmental arm in Will Howard. A third-round investment in Drew Allar.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / May 20

'Figure This Sh*t Out': Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sent Kendrick Green Clear Message After He Was Traded

The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced a ton of unexpected change throughout the 2026 offseason. The resignation of Mike Tomlin surprised football fans everywhere, and now the team will embark on a journey without him for the first time in almost two decades.

Aaron Rodgers News / Football Analysis / May 20

Steelers Gave Rodgers A 60% Raise After Their Own Analysts Said ‘Plan For Life After Him’

Somewhere in Pittsburgh, a front office looked at a 42-year-old quarterback coming off a wild-card loss, checked the advanced metrics that ranked him among the weakest passers in the entire playoff field, and decided the move was to hand him a massive raise.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 20

Steelers Have Plan for Local Rookie

PITTSBURGH — One of the most exciting players to come out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 NFL Draft class is explosive and versatile offensive threat Eli Heidenreich.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Insider: Steelers Wanted To Keep 1 Key Player From 2025 But He Was Lost To Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been fairly active in free agency in recent years, picking up plenty of big names as well as underrated depth pieces to try and build a well-balanced team across the board.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Steelers' Interest In Supplemental Draft Quarterback Prospect Brendan Sorsby Revealed

The future for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the quarterback position could very well be either Will Howard or Drew Allar. No one is quite sure which player will end up winning the starting job one day, but the presence of Aaron Rodgers in 2026 will make the 2027 NFL Draft very interesting.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Steelers' Offensive Line Has A New Unexpected Leader

The Pittsburgh Steelers' goal for the past three seasons has been to build through the trenches. They've drafted offensive linemen with three of their last four first-round picks, with defensive lineman Derrick Harmon being the exception.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Has Defensive 'Blueprint' Exposed By NFL Coordinator

Despite this ongoing saga surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, expectations are that he will eventually sign a one-year contract with them and finish his career in 2026.

Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Steelers Insider 'Confident' In Nick Herbig's Trade Status

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was below standard in 2025. One of the biggest bright spots of the defense, though, was outside linebacker Nick Herbig.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

'Very Lax': Mike Tomlin Exposed For Taking It Easy On Steelers' Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers had to go through a head-coaching change for the first time since the 2007 offseason. Mike Tomlin decided to step away, and Mike McCarthy was then brought in less than a month later.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / May 19

New WR Michael Pittman Jr Tells JuJu Smith-Schuster To Come Home To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it a point of emphasis to improve the depth of their receiver room in 2026. After 2025 presented a huge issue on that

Michael Pittman Jr. News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 19

Michael Pittman Jr. Recruiting Former WR Back to Steelers

PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is already feeling at home with his new franchise. The veteran pass-catcher arrived in Pittsburgh for his first Organized Team Activities (OTAs), giving him the chance to begin building chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the wide receiver's room.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 19

Update On Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Provides Clarity About His Future In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't had the running back position fully figured out ever since Le'Veon Bell left the organization following the 2018 campaign.

Broderick Jones News / A to Z Sports / May 19

Steelers will have to prove they learned from their mistakes after Day 1 of OTAs prove they are doing the Broderick Jones experiment all over again

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be repeating one of their past mistakes, but in reality, it’s a whole different situation this time around with the offensive line.