The Pittsburgh Steelers' zone blitz defense in the 2000s became legendary for how dominant and effective it truly was. Opposing quarterbacks had no idea what was going on in a given play.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises throughout the NFL, and one thing they have always been known for is their defense. No matter the roster makeup, the Steelers were always one of the most physical teams, and that started on the defensive side of the ball.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered a new era during the 2026 offseason. Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach, paving the way for Pittsburgh to make a hometown hire in Mike McCarthy.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have always prioritized finding diamonds in the rough to complement the stars of the team and boost the roster in any possible way.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking like a much different organization now that Mike Tomlin is no longer the head coach. After nearly two decades of continuity, Pittsburgh has turned the page and handed the keys to 62-year-old Mike McCarthy, who arrives with one clear mission, ending the franchise’s long and frustrating playoff drought.
When modern NFL free agency was introduced in 1993, it brought with it the frenzy fans have come to love, with the constant shuffling of players across organizations each season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the greatest defensive coordinators in NFL history in Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau. Following up his legendary tenure in Pittsburgh has been an impossible task for his successors, but Keith Butler managed to find some success in the role.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were lucky to have safety Troy Polamalu wreaking havoc for their secondary for several seasons. Polamalu’s impact was undeniable, and he played a major role in the team’s success during the early 2000s and then some, helping them win two Super Bowls.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com caught up with legendary former NFL coach Dick LeBeau recently and he had glowing praise to heap on Joe Burrow as he enters the 2025 offseason fresh off leading the NFL in passing touchdowns (43) and passing yards (4,918).
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau recently gave high praise to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, calling him the most accurate passer he’s ever seen.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl XL victory over the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 marked their fifth championship and solidified their legacy as one of the NFL's elite franchises.
During Bill Keenist’s 30-plus years with the Detroit Lions’ PR department, he was always busy working several hours after a home game went final. Now retired from the Lions, Keenist began working for the NFL last season as a national rep for Lions games.
If Charles Richard LeBeau isn’t the greatest defensive coach in pro football history, he’s certainly on a very short list. When you combine that with his
The Steelers, on Saturday, introduced their four-man class of inductees into the team’s Hall of Honor. And coach Mike Tomlin lauded them all, including Jason Gildon and Dick LeBeau.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their Hall of Honor Class of 2024 on Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at Saint Vincent College. The class features nose tackle Casey Hampton, outside linebacker Jason Gildon, running back Willie Parker, and defensive mastermind of the Steelers’ two Super Bowl titles in the 2000s Dick LeBeau.
In 2012, Antonio Brown sparked the most violent day of training camp that former Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark has ever been a part of. It’s a day that he’ll never forget.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the best defenses in the league in the 2000s. Combined with an offense led by the young Ben Roethlisberger, they made it to three Super Bowls, winning two.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ended their Super Bowl win drought as a part of the capstone of the wild 2005 season. In Super Bowl XL, they defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10, for the right to hoist the franchise's fifth Lombardi Trophy.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, James Harrison is one of the most infamous players in franchise history. This is partly because of his remarkable success story.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hundreds of stories of toe-tap catches, lightning-fast runs, and punishing tackles. While everyone has their favorite play, some are so loved that they could be on the Mount Rushmore of Exceptional Steelers Plays.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive units of the 2000s are a testament to the genius of former Defensive Coordinator, Dick LeBeau. He earned the respect
It isn't surprising that Dick LeBeau had a hand in drafting defensive players. What is unusual is to hear that he played a part in drafting an offensive player, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
The 2023 season has quickly turned around for the Pittsburgh Steelers after back-to-back-to-back losses at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau coached in the NFL for 45 years (1973-2017), most notably as the Steelers defensive coordinator from 2004-14, but it didn't take him long to name the most surprising player he had ever coached.
Graham coached in the college game from 2002 to 2008, serving as a graduate assistant at Wagner College for two years, a defensive line coach and then tight ends coach at the University of Richmond and then two seasons as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame.
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