DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers are the shiny new toys for Arthur Smith to work with. As training camp nears the end of its second week, Metcalf and Rodgers have slowly been growing the chemistry they need for the offense to reach its full potential. Speaking after Thursday’s practice, Metcalf mentioned some of the early […]
The Steelers’ defense mauled the offense on the first day in pads. But the offense came looking for payback this morning. Players like WR DK Metcalf made it their mission to correct their issues from the previous day, and they largely accomplished that goal. “Nobody likes to lose like that,” Metcalf said of the offense’s […]
This offseason, T.J. Watt received a massive contract extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The last time they gave him an extension, Watt had his best NFL season yet. In 2021, he won Defensive Player of the Year, tying the single-season sack record with 22.5. However, there are some who contest that record. Former NFL pass […]
There have been a few minor dustups over the first several days of training camp, but today’s was the most notable, with Jonnu Smith and Juan Thornhill getting into it multiple times with each other. It started with Smith making a big play over the top of Thornhill and tossing the ball back at him […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made an effort to improve their punting situation last offseason by signing Cameron Johnston, but a torn ACL in Week 1 led the team to turn to Corliss Waitman. Waitman performed well for the Steelers, and with Johnston back healthy, special teams coordinator Danny Smith declared the starting punter job a “battle” […]
For an offensive line to properly protect its quarterback, the unit has to be on the same page in just about every way. With Aaron Rodgers at 41 years of age, that’s critical for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. According to Mason McCormick, they’ve already made some progress. Speaking to the media before Tuesday’s practice, […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers were all geared up for their first padded training camp practice, but they will have to wait at least 30 minutes with lightning strikes in the area. They are under a weather delay and the field and bleachers have been evacuated due to inclement weather. Here’s a shot of players leaving the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first four practices of training camp are pad-less and, by nature, less meaningful than the rest. Real camp begins Tuesday, but the performance outliers on either end are still worth discussing. The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo named two players who have stuck out to him the most, as well as one who has […]
Context matters. The context of a viral training camp video that suggested TE Pat Freiermuth was upset with QB Aaron Rodgers proves that wasn’t the case. Over the weekend, a clip surfaced of Freiermuth throwing up his hands during a 7-on-7 drill after Rodgers threw the ball to another receiver. In a video sent to […]
Throughout history, the Steelers have put a premium on players who spend their entire career with the organization. From Ben Roethlisberger to Hines Ward to “Mean” Joe Greene, the list goes on and on of Steelers legends who never left Pittsburgh. That tradition continues now with Omar Khan at the helm after he made T.J. […]The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2025 season well. They had control of the AFC North for most of the early part of it. However, as things...
