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In an inside linebacker room that has an uncertain future, Carson Bruener might be setting himself up as a major piece of the puzzle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 21

Steelers' Mike McCarthy Makes Glowing Carson Bruener Declaration

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Friday night's preseason game against the New York Jets looking for young players capable of turning extended opportunities into legitimate roles.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 20

Steelers Second Year Linebacker Looking Like A Big Steal As He Plays Like A Veteran

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found the fastest way to make a seventh-round pick look like he has been lying about his résumé. Carson Bruener is entering

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 5

Veteran now a long shot to make Steelers roster after depth chart drops

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a fascinating spot heading into the 2026 season with Mike McCarthy leading the team.

Steelers player suggests Mike McCarthy’s training camp is a significant change

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Ben Roethlisberger was right to criticize Mike McCarthy's plan for Aaron Rodgers

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 6

Young Steelers Linebacker Has A Perfect Opportunity To Start In 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a period of their franchise where the defense is getting to be very old. There are veterans all over the place, including some stars that mean a lot to the city.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 1

Steelers' Carson Bruener Gets Intriguing Outlook Ahead Of 2026 Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have built their reputation on finding value in places other teams overlook, and Carson Bruener could become another example of that if his development continues.

Draft Turns Bruener, Allar From Adversaries Into Teammates

It figures that Drew Allar and Carson Bruener would become teammates. Now what, road roommates? On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers reached across the state of Pennsylvania to select Allar, the former Penn State quarterback, with the 12th pick of the third round, 76th overall, in the NFL Draft now being conducted in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Steelers' Hidden Gem Could Be A Captain Candidate In Years To Come

The Pittsburgh Steelers have many pending free agents this 2026 offseason. A variety of them include quality special teamers, including the likes of James Pierre and Connor Heyward.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 21

Bruener Caps Off NFL Debut Season On All-Rookie Team

Carson Bruener had trouble convincing Kalen DeBoer's University of Washington coaching staff that he needed to play more. That hasn't been a problem for him in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Surprising Steelers Rookie, Captain Named PFF All-Pro Team

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their season strongly, with the team making the playoffs in a "win or go home" contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Now that the regular season has concluded and the playoffs are set to begin, analysts and media are able to review the performances of players across the league and honor them.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 5

Steelers Rookie Receives High Praise: 'He's Been Impressive'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have another strong class from the 2025 NFL Draft. With a big focus on defense, the Steelers selected players who can not only help the team in the future, but also during the 2025 campaign.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Behind the Steel Curtain / June 1, 2025

Steelers rookie report: Carson Bruener (LB, Washington)

A better late than never draft profile on Pittsburgh’s newest linebacker. In this dead part of the Steelers’ season, it’s worth taking a closer look at the team’s rookie class.

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College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 27, 2025

Carson Bruener Will Match Father by Playing in East-West Shrine Bowl

Carson Bruener, the University of Washington's most decorated football player this past season, will close out his college career on Thursday in the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl, with the linebacker returning to Texas yet one more time at Arlington Stadium.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 2, 2025

UW Senior LB Bruener Leaves Lasting Mark in Sun Bowl Defeat

Even before Carson Bruener became a Washington Husky in 2020 there was no questioning his team-first mindset. In his final college football game Tuesday

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / December 30, 2024

Bruener Uses Local Knowledge to Flourish in Final Days as Husky

EL PASO, Texas -- As college football becomes more about players with no geographical ties whatsoever to their teams, agents negotiating on their behalf and the pursuit of big money, Carson Bruener remains that throwback player, that connection to the past, the guy who would almost play for free.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / December 3, 2024

Bruener, Coleman Receive Third-Team All-Big Ten Rewards

While their team had an up-and-down season, splitting a dozen regular-season games, University of Washington linebacker Carson Bruener and running back Jonah Coleman were considered a cut above the rest of the Huskies and on Tuesday were selected as third-team All-Big Ten recipients.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 17, 2024

Playing on Grit, Bruener Limited in Snaps But Presses On Against UCLA

Carson Bruener went through Senior Night ceremonies, was in the starting lineup at linebacker when Friday night's Washington-UCLA football game began at Husky Stadium and even came up with 8 tackles.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 15, 2024

Bruener Listed As Questionable for UCLA Game

Coach Jedd Fish opened the week by stating that University of Washington senior linebacker Carson Bruener, playing with a badly injured shoulder and showing some distress during the Penn State game, would be available for Friday night's game against UCLA.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 7, 2024

In Year of Great Change, Bruener Has Been Huskies' Resilient One

For all that's happened to the University of Washington football team over the past 11 months -- playing for a national championship and having the program turned upside down by a coaching change and a transfer portal exodus -- Carson Bruener has been the resilient and reliable one.

College Football News / NBC Sports / November 4, 2024

Watch: Washington's Carson Bruener is 'heart and soul' of Huskies | Big Ten Film Breakdown

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 4, 2024

Bruener's Big Night Leads to Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Carson Bruener became that rare player to be named Defensive Player of the Week in two conferences after the University of Washington linebacker was selected on Monday as the Big Ten's top defender for his dazzling weekend performance in the Huskies' 26-21 victory over USC.

College Football News / MyNorthwest.com / November 3, 2024