The Pittsburgh Steelers will need the entire defense working together and succeeding to pull out a victory in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Entering a new chapter in the franchise, the team hopes they begin this era with a victory.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent years trying to build a defensive line deep enough that one grouping does not have to answer every question. Base downs can reward size and discipline, while obvious passing situations can demand different math.
Mike Tomlin spent 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach before stepping down after the 2026 season. Tomlin has a total of 196 wins with one Super Bowl on his resume, and the legendary coach won’t be on the sidelines this season wearing a headset.
It appears Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor will begin his career as a backup. With the Steelers set to open their season against the Falcons on Sunday, “all signs” are pointing to Dylan Cook starting over Iheanachor at right tackle, according to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era for the first time in almost two decades. When legendary head coach Mike Tomlin made the decision to step away from his post, a lot of pressure was immediately put on everyone from the roster that would be returning in 2026.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going into the 2026 season with an optimistic outlook when it comes to the offense. The new unit is being run by Head Coach Mike McCarthy, which is going to bring a refreshing and updated look to the offense.
A sideline discussion between cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and general manager Omar Khan at practice highlighted ongoing contract tensions. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported on The Pat McAfee Show that there is still hope for a last-minute extension before the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their regular-season opener against Atlanta.
One of the aspects fans and analysts are eager to see following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching changes is how the defense performs. Head coach Mike McCarthy selected Patrick Graham to oversee the defense, making him an intriguing hire.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered September with one of their few rookie jobs looking relatively settled. They spent a premium Day 3 pick specifically trying to solve the return game, watched that investment finally explode in the preseason finale and carried another unusually versatile rookie onto the 53-man roster behind him.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 season without many expectations from the outside world. The team has made the postseason in three consecutive years, but all that has come from that has been a trio of embarrassing eliminations.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are only days away from kicking off their season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Though there is reason for optimism with new head coach Mike McCarthy taking over, there is also plenty of concern.
Given the offensive-minded background new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy brings, it will be interesting to see if the offense can reach greater heights and improve compared to the 2025 season.
Steelers DL Cameron Heyward said in an interview on The Rich Eisen Show that his current contract will be the final one he signs in the NFL. Heyward indicated he expects to retire either after this season or next. “You’ve got to see how the body feels.
Unwilling to negotiate contract extensions during the season, the Steelers are running out of time to reach a multiyear agreement with cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in their defensive front, and new head coach Mike McCarthy isn’t hiding his expectations for the group entering the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers believed acquiring DK Metcalf would help transform an offense that desperately needed a proven difference-maker. Pittsburgh surrendered a second-round selection and committed substantial money to make him part of its future.
An offer on the table is further than this went at any point in training camp or the preseason, when the Steelers had put nothing formal in front of Porter's agent at all.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have almost everything in place for Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. However, one notable question remains along the offensive line.
Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh this offseason and brought back Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback he coached for 13 seasons in Green Bay, for his second season.