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Report: Aaron Rodgers ‘more likely than not’ returning to Steelers to play for Mike McCarthy

Aaron Rodgers is expected by many to come back to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026. But we can’t be too sure now, can we? ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported Rodgers is likely going to give it more go under Mike McCarthy, who was just hired as Pittsburgh’s new coach.

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Former Steelers LB Becomes Newest NFL Coach

Another former Pittsburgh Steelers player has now landed a spot on an NFL coaching staff. Per insider Jordan Schultz, the Los Angeles Chargers are hiring former Steelers linebacker Sean Spence as their new inside linebackers coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Steelers Announce Full 2026 Coaching Staff

The Steelers announced their full 2026 coaching staff on Friday. It features new game management/quarterbacks coach Tim Berbenich and tight ends coach Robert Kugler as well as defensive assistant Shawn Howe.

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Steelers Solve Greatest Need By Trading For A.J. Brown, DJ Moore In Conceptual Offseason Acquisition

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first season under new head coach Mike McCarthy will be closely watched, as he becomes just the fourth head coach in the franchise since 1969.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach Detailed What The Steelers Are Getting In Mike McCarthy

Pittsburgh Steelers fans didn’t seem very thrilled when it was revealed that Mike McCarthy would become just the fourth head coach for the team since 1969.

Kenneth Gainwell News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Steelers Have Strong Competition Emerging From NFC Team For Free Agent Kenneth Gainwell

The Pittsburgh Steelers can officially begin setting their sights on free agency next month, now that the new coaching staff has been entirely assembled.

Aaron Rodgers News / The Spun / February 13

Aaron Rodgers Appears To Make Decision On Retirement

The last we heard of Aaron Rodgers he was moping about the Pittsburgh Steelers parting ways with longtime head coach Mike Tomlin after their one-and-done playoff run.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Free Agent From Rival AFC Team Could Help Steelers Solidify Offensive Line

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 offseason is officially in full swing. The 2025 NFL season finally concluded with Super Bowl LX on Sunday night. Now the Steelers look ahead to free agency, as well as the upcoming NFL Draft, which the Steelers are hosting in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

'Bump In Pay': Steelers Expected To Keep And Then Hand Out More Money To Veteran

Managing a locker room is not easy for the Pittsburgh Steelers or any of the other 31 professional teams. Deciding when when to cut, extend, or try and re-sign players always comes at someone else's expense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Steelers Had A 'Bit Of A Miss' When Bringing On New Coaching Staff For 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their first coaching staff under new head coach Mike McCarthy on Thursday. There were a few new hires, but most of them have been known for a week or two by now.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

A.J. Brown News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 13

What Steelers, A.J. Brown Trade Could Look Like

PITTSBURGH — If the Pittsburgh Steelers really want to make a splash before the 2026 season, acquiring another superstar wide receiver would certainly accomplish that.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

'God Bless 'Em': Steelers Making Controversial Offseason Move Could Hurt Franchise

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions to answer about the future of the franchise this offseason, especially at the quarterback position. There's no real way of knowing whether or not Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for the 2026 NFL season, as he hasn't made his plans clear on this yet publicly.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL Analyst Proposes Head-Scratching Trade For A Backup QB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to offseason rumors especially about the quarterback position. The team has tried and failed to find a long term replacement and instead have been trying to squeeze out the last bit of juice from older legends.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / February 13

Are Steelers open to trading Watt after signing him to extension?

Are Steelers open to trading T.J. Watt after signing him to extension?

Following a saga that seemed to flirt with becoming a messy situation, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Watt agreed to a three-year, $123M deal that included $108M guaranteed before veteran Steelers players began reporting to training camp last summer.

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / February 14

Steelers' Art Rooney II will now get help from NFL after potentially corrupt decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the other 31 franchises across the NFL try to stay off of the radar during the offseason while focusing on building a plan to attack the next yearly campaign.

Nick Herbig News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 13

Two Blockbuster Trades That Make Sense for Steelers’ Nick Herbig

There has been plenty of speculation surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker Nick Herbig. Entering the final season of his rookie contract, he's due a significant raise financially and a starting role in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Has A Perfect Fit At QB To Become Pittsburgh's Next Dak Prescott

The Pittsburgh Steelers and new head coach Mike McCarthy have a pivotal decision at the quarterback position this upcoming season. The Steelers hired McCarthy for his experience, and innate ability to work with promising quarterbacks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

ESPN Suggests Absurd Trade Between Steelers And Eagles

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of areas of need on the roster heading into the 2026 season, and those weaknesses can get even more exposed depending on free agency and retirement decisions from some players.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 13

Steelers' First-Round Decision From Years Ago Could Seriously Affect Pittsburgh In 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a very clear goal of building in the trenches ever since the front office was taken over by Omar Khan and Andy Weidl. Both sides of the ball have received upgrades, but there is still some work to be done after some draft selections turned out not to be as formidable as originally thought.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / February 13

'Unknown': Future Of Steelers' Promising 2025 Draft Pick In Doubt With Mike McCarthy's Arrival

There will be plenty of decisions that new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike McCarthy, will have to make in the coming weeks and months. When it comes to the roster, he will have help from the two top front office members in Omar Khan and Andy Weidl.