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Bettors Aren't Believers in Steelers Blockbuster Moves

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jack Gorman | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 4:40 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a remarkably aggressive offseason. For a team that historically prides itself on measured moves designed for consistency, an offseason makeover that so far has included a pair of blockbuster trades and a significant signing is something of a departure. However, head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh braintrust are eight years removed from their last playoff win, and their seats are likely getting pretty hot right about now.

To that end, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, receiver D.K. Metcalf, tight end Jonnu Smith, and cornerback Jalen Ramsey have been enlisted to add some firepower to both sides of the ball.

Despite the star-studded moves, the oddsmakers are not impressed. Currently, the Steelers are only favored to win a slight six of seventeen games in 2025. This, according to Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan.

Despite all the sizzle of the Steelers offseason. Oddsmakers have them favored in only 6 games for 2025!!! They are:

Week 1-at Jets
Week 2-Seahawks
Week 6-Browns
Week 9-Colts
Week 15-Dolphins
Week 17-at Browns

No respect for Rodgers. No faith in Tomlin.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) July 1, 2025

Of course, lines change all the time, and the NFL is still over two months away from opening night. However, it seems unlikely that there are any blockbuster moves left in the Steelers' arsenal that could raise the confidence in the team over the coming weeks.

The biggest question mark facing the team is whether Pittsburgh will work out its contract impasse with linebacker T.J. Watt. Watt, a four-time All-Pro, is in the final season of a four-year, $112 million contract extension. He held out of the Steelers' mandatory veteran minicamp to try and force the team to negociate, but so far, both sides are not close.

A trade of Watt, one of the NFL's best defenders, would not do much to augment the team's current reputation with the oddsmakers, however.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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