The Pittsburgh Steelers have lacked any depth at the wide receiver position for the last several years. With the likes of Van Jefferson , Scotty Miller , Allen Robinson , and Marquez Valdes-Scantling all getting notable snaps in recent memory, Pittsburgh’s receiving corps has rightfully been the butt of many jokes. The Steelers finally addressed their lack of pass-catchers this offseason, trading for Michael Pittman and drafting Germie Bernard out of Alabama in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio was asked about Bernard on Tuesday and raved about his preparation. “He has risen to that challenge with great study habits outside of the building in addition to what he is doing daily,” Angelichio said via Nick Farabaugh . Angelichio also added they feel the confidence to “push the envelope” with Bernard early on. Bernard has a real chance to be the No.3 receiver as the team’s starting slot receiver, with his competition boiling down to third-year receiver Roman Wilson . Ben Skowronek will get a roster spot as the team’s special teams ace, but won’t be called upon as a receiver at anything resembling a high clip. Considering what we’ve seen from Wilson in his first two years, the No. 3 spot feels like Bernard’s to lose. Let us know what you think in the comments . Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more! Steelers OT Troy Fautanu makes feelings clear on potential position change Steelers QB Will Howard surpasses Mason Rudolph to begin OTAs Steelers make big changes on offensive line to begin OTAs Steelers rookie changes jersey number ahead of OTAs The good and bad with Aaron Rodgers in 2026
The Steelers have signed rookies Germie Bernard and Eli Heidenreich to their first NFL contracts, the team announced Monday. Pittsburgh traded up to select Bernard, an Alabama wide receiver, in the second round in 2026. Heidenreich, who was added to the Steelers’ roster as a running back/wide receiver, was a versatile slotback in the Navy offense. Bernard has already been drawing good reviews from Steelers players in the team’s first day of OTAs Monday. Contract details have not yet been released for either player, but the question will be how much of Bernard’s contract — or all of it — is guaranteed. The Falcons’ Avieon Terrell, who was selected one pick after Bernard in the second round, agreed to a fully-guaranteed deal earlier in May. Like all drafted rookies, Bernard and Heidenreich signed four-year contracts. The only Steelers rookie to remained unsigned is Penn State quarterback Drew Allar , one of Pittsburgh’s third-round picks in 2026
The Steelers have signed a pair of their draft picks on Monday. Pittsburgh announced receiver Germie Bernard and running back/receiver Eli Heidenreich put pen to paper on their respective four-year rookie contracts. Bernard was the No. 47 overall pick in the second round out of Alabama. He caught 64 passes for 862 yards with seven touchdowns in 2025. He played two seasons for the Crimson Tide after spending 2022 at Michigan State and 2023 at Washington. Heidenreich was the club’s final selection of 2026 at No. 230 in the seventh round. He played his college ball at Navy, appearing in 38 total games. He registered 109 catches for 1,994 yards with 16 touchdowns as well as 1,157 yards rushing with seven TDs
Aaron Rodgers is indeed coming back for a 22nd season in the NFL . The future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract, according to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones . The deal includes $22 million guaranteed and is worth up to $25 million, per NFL Media . Rodgers is expected to participate when the team kicks off its organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday. The Steelers, who recently placed the rare right of first refusal tender on Rodgers, were optimistic he would eventually join them, despite it taking him until May to formally decide. Rodgers, 42, signed a one-year deal with the Steelers last season following a tumultuous two years with the Jets . During his first season in Pittsburgh, Rodgers proved he is still capable of playing at a high level. He went 10-7 as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback (including the postseason) while helping the Steelers win their first division title since 2020. This Steelers team is vastly different. For starters, there's a new coach in town: Mike McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl with Rodgers in 2010. McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin, who stepped down one day after Pittsburgh's season-ending loss to the Texans in the AFC wild card round. Pittsburgh also underwent some notable roster turnover. Gone is team MVP Kenneth Gainwell (and a Rodgers favorite) after the veteran running back signed with the Buccaneers in free agency. The Steelers replaced him with Rico Dowdle , who just compiled his second-straight 1,000-yard rushing season. The Steelers acquired former Colts receiver Michael Pittman and rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard , who was Alabama's leading receiver each of the past two seasons. Both players should make life infinitely easier for Rodgers and DK Metcalf in the quest to limit double teams in pass coverage. During the draft, the Steelers added another quarterback into the mix when they selected former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round. Pittsburgh's quarterback room, for now, also consists of 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard and veteran Mason Rudolph . Despite Pittsburgh's lack of weaponry at receiver last season (a weakness further magnified by Metcalf's two-game suspension), Rodgers played well enough to help the Steelers go 10-7 during the regular season. He opened the season with a four-touchdown performance while leading Pittsburgh to a win over his former team, the Jets. Rodgers ended the regular season by throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III against the Ravens that ultimately sealed a division title and playoff spot for Pittsburgh. Rodgers' lowlights last year included a Week 13 loss to the Bills , during which he sustained at least three fractures in his non-throwing (left) wrist. Despite the injury, Rodgers missed just one game. The injury appeared to make Rodgers even more wary of getting hit, leading to quicker passes and questions about his reluctance to let Myles Garrett break the single-season sack record at his expense during Pittsburgh's Week 17 loss in Cleveland. Rodgers passed former teammate Brett Favre for fourth all-time in touchdown passes. Rodgers is just 13 touchdown passes away from passing Peyton Manning for third on the all-time list. He is fifth all-time with 66,274 passing yards, which is 5,564 yards behind Favre, who is fourth all-time. Rodgers won four MVP awards from 2011-21 while cementing his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time. He has yet to get back to a Super Bowl, however, which is the biggest blemish in an otherwise remarkable career. In 2026, Rodgers will try to climb the mountaintop once again
The Steelers have their first-round pick under contract with days left until OTAs. On Friday, Pittsburgh announced the team signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his rookie contract. Per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson , the deal is four years, $20.7 million with an $11.6 million signing bonus. Like all first rounders, Iheanachor has a fifth-year option. The Steelers made Iheanachor, an Arizona State right tackle who started playing football in junior college, the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in late April. Iheanachor is the seventh draft pick the Steelers have signed this offseason. Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard , Penn State quarterback Drew Allar , and Navy receiver/running back Eli Heidenreich remain unsigned. Let us know what you think in the comments . Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more! Mike Tomlin to return to Pittsburgh in Week 13 Instant predictions for Steelers’ 17-game schedule Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 regular season schedule Steelers Read & React: Get to know the 2026 UDFA class
The Steelers signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Friday. Iheanachor, who played at Arizona State, was selected with the 21st overall pick. He is the seventh of 10 picks to sign, leaving only second-round wide receiver Germie Bernard , third-round quarterback Drew Allar and seventh-round running back Eli Heidenreich unsigned. Iheanachor, a key cog in Arizona State's offensive line, did not allow a sack in his senior season. He appeared in 32 career games, starting 31 for the Sun Devils. He was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection in 2025. " I’m very excited about Max ," Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said, via Teresa Varley of the team website. "He's great for us. A stud of a young man. Throughout the process, you heard about him a little bit early, and he just kept growing and growing and growing through the evaluation. He kept climbing up our board. We were excited that he was there. "I think it's an excellent pick for us. He'll be a great addition to our offensive line."
The Steelers signed first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Friday. Iheanachor, who played at Arizona State, was selected with the 21st overall pick. He is the seventh of 10 picks to sign, leaving only second-round wide receiver Germie Bernard, third-round quarterback Drew Allar and seventh-round running back Eli Heidenreich unsigned. Iheanachor, a key cog in Arizona State’s offensive line, did not allow a sack in his senior season. He appeared in 32 career games, starting 31 for the Sun Devils. He was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection in 2025. “ I’m very excited about Max ,” Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said, via Teresa Varley of the team website. “He’s great for us. A stud of a young man. Throughout the process, you heard about him a little bit early, and he just kept growing and growing and growing through the evaluation. He kept climbing up our board. We were excited that he was there. “I think it’s an excellent pick for us. He’ll be a great addition to our offensive line.”
The Pittsburgh Steelers are rebuilding quarterback Drew Allar's fundamentals from the ground up, focusing on his footwork with head coach Mike McCarthy and the offensive staff. Despite a new approach, Allar's physical tools are noted as desirable for the NFL
The Steelers have signed three more draft picks from their 2026 class: cornerback Daylen Everett, guard Gennings Dunker, and fullback Riley Nowakowski. They join four other signed rookies, with several first and second-round picks still unsigned
The Steelers have signed three of their draft picks: fourth-round wide receiver Kaden Wetjen, sixth-round offensive tackle Gabriel Rubio, and seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings. These are the first of their ten draft picks to sign
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