And then there was one. Quarterback Drew Allar has signed his rookie deal with the Steelers , the team announced on Friday. That means Rams quarterback Ty Simpson is the lone remaining unsigned QB from the 2026 draft. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck put pen to paper with their respective teams earlier this week. Allar was the No. 78 overall pick in the third round in April after four seasons at Penn State. He is one of four in Pittsburgh ’s QBs room, along with Aaron Rodgers , Mason Rudolph , and Will Howard
And then there was one. Quarterback Drew Allar has signed his rookie deal with the Steelers, the team announced on Friday. That means Rams quarterback Ty Simpson is the lone remaining unsigned QB from the 2026 draft. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck put pen to paper with their respective teams earlier this week. Allar was the No. 78 overall pick in the third round in April after four seasons at Penn State. He is one of four in Pittsburgh’s QBs room, along with Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, and Will Howard
by Ari Koslow | Steelers Correspondent | Fri, Jul 24th 1:13pm EDT The Steelers officially signed Drew Allar to his rookie contract. ( Pittsburgh Steelers on Twitter ) Fantasy Impact: Allar lands his deal heading into training camp. He will be competing for the backup job behind Aaron Rodgers in the Steelers quarterback room. Official 🙌 @AllarDrew pic.twitter.com/fHwFeYyjzU Category: Transactions | More Drew Allar : News , Rankings , Projections , Stats
Preview of the Eagles' Week 10 game against the Steelers, noting key additions like HC Mike McCarthy, CB Jamel Dean, RB Rico Dowdle, and WR Michael Pittman, and subtractions like HC Mike Tomlin, G Isaac Seumalo, and RB Kenneth Gainwell. The article references last season's energy with Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin
It’s very good news that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconciled with his family. Family is everything. No one should be estranged from those who matter most to them. If/when walls are erected, it’s important to find a way to tear them down. Ian O’Connor of The Athletic , who wrote a biography regarding Rodgers two years ago, reported that Rodgers and his family had been working towards a reconciliation “ for a while .” Per O’Connor, Rodgers invited his parents, Ed and Darla, to his April 2026 induction to the Pleasant Valley High School Hall of Fame. Rodgers introduced his parents to the crowd, and he thanked them for their support. The reconciliation has its roots in Rodgers seeing, and hugging, his father at the American Century Championship in July 2023. Chronicled in O’Connor’s book, it was their first contact in nearly nine years. It’s a great development for the Rodgers family, and it’s something that should inspire others who have grown distant from family to find a way back together. If you’re in a situation like that, make the first move. Chances are that the family member with whom you’ve grown distant would welcome the opportunity to reconnect
While the end of most playing careers is often sudden and surprising, there have been several instances where the end was either already announced or generally assumed. Aaron Rodgers put himself in the former category when he announced that the 2026 season will indeed be his last . Rodgers has firsthand experience watching legendary quarterbacks end their careers. A 49ers fan growing up, Rodgers saw Joe Montana cap off his career with the Kansas City Chiefs following a legendary run in San Francisco. Five years later, Steve Young, Montana's successor in San Francisco, saw his career end abruptly when he was blindsided by a defender. In 2010, Rodgers then helped send Brett Favre into retirement by leading the Packers to a season sweep of the Vikings , his predecessor's fourth and final team. This season, Rodgers will look to earn a spot on the following list ranking the best farewell seasons of the Super Bowl era. Roethlisberger's 2021 season became an extended goodbye after reports surfaced before Week 13 that the Steelers ' longtime quarterback was entering the final stretch of his career. At that point, it was generally assumed that Big Ben was no longer in Pittsburgh's long-term plans amid the team's recent personnel and roster changes. Roethlisberger's final season was a roller coaster. After a 1-3 start, the Steelers rallied to finish with a 9-7-1 record. Pittsburgh earned the AFC's final playoff spot after Roethlisberger led a game-winning drive against the rival Ravens in Baltimore. The Chiefs quickly ousted the Steelers from the playoffs, though, with Roethlisberger throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns in his final game. During his final season, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to season sweeps of divisional foes Baltimore and Cleveland. He remains the last starting quarterback to lead Pittsburgh to a win over the Browns in Cleveland. Fittingly, his last home game was a win against the Browns, one of the teams that passed on him in the 2004 NFL Draft . Throughout that game, Roethlisberger received cheers from Steelers fans who expressed their gratitude for his 18 seasons in the black and gold. Brady briefly retired that offseason before deciding to play a 23rd and final season. Brady, 45 at the time, was coming off a brilliant 2021 season that saw him lead the NFL in pass attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdown passes. The general consensus was that the 2022 season would be Brady's last. Simply put, the 2022 season didn't go as planned for Brady and the Bucs, who won the NFC South despite posting a losing record. It was the first and only time a Brady-led team finished below .500. Brady completed just 53% of his passes in his final game, a 31-14 loss to the Cowboys in the NFC wild card round. While the season was largely a disappointment, Brady still put up impressive numbers, throwing for 4,694 yards and 25 touchdowns against nine interceptions while completing 66.8% of his passes. Allen, who had announced during the offseason that the 1997 season would be his last, ran for 11 touchdowns during the final season of his Hall of Fame career. He also threw a pair of touchdown passes, including a game-winner against the Steelers on "Monday Night Football." Allen's play helped the Chiefs win the AFC West for the second time in three years. In the playoffs, however, Allen and the Chiefs were upset by the eventual Super Bowl champion Broncos . Ironically, Allen's counterpart that day, Terrell Davis, had attended the same San Diego-area high school as Allen roughly a decade earlier. Three weeks after Denver's 14-10 upset win at Arrowhead Stadium, Davis led the Broncos to the AFC's first Super Bowl win since Allen's Raiders defeated Washington in the big game 14 years earlier. The first defensive player to win league MVP, Page was released by the Vikings after failing to record a sack during the first games of the 1978 season. The 33-year-old Page was quickly claimed off waivers by the Bears and collec
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver Roman Wilson out of Michigan in the third round, 84th overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite this relatively significant investment, the wideout’s career has yet to really get off the ground. Wilson suffered ankle and hamstring injuries that derailed his entire rookie campaign, but still came into 2025 with optimism that his development was headed in the right direction. After a strong training camp and preseason, Wilson still struggled to find consistent playing time and only recorded 12 catches in his second season. Now entering his third year, this could be Wilson’s last chance to prove himself to the organization that drafted him that he is a starting-caliber NFL wide receiver. The Athletic listed of players — one from each NFL team — with the most on the line in 2026 . Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo chose Wilson to represent Pittsburgh. “The Steelers had hoped Roman Wilson would take a leap in Year 2 to be part of the answer at WR2. However, his connection with Aaron Rodgers was inconsistent, and by the end of 2025, the former Michigan receiver slid down the depth chart, leapfrogged by late-season additions Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen . Wilson ended 2025 as a healthy scratch in four of the final five games,” Mike DeFabo wrote. “He’s been working hard this offseason to fine-tune his route running and enters a pivotal third season with a prime opportunity. As the Steelers transition from Arthur Smith’s tight end-centric offense to Mike McCarthy’s scheme, the usage of 11 personnel will skyrocket and could turn the WR3 into a starter rather than a rotational piece.” DeFabo is absolutely right in his assessment that McCarthy’s offensive system, which tends to feature more receivers, will undoubtedly give Wilson his best opportunity to shine. However, it won’t be an easy road for Wilson to become established in that offense. Pittsburgh made a point to aggressively upgrade their wide receiver room this offseason with the additions of Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard . Wilson could very well enter training camp as the third wide receiver ahead of Bernard, but holding onto that spot will be a challenge. Earning the trust of an entirely new coaching staff and continuing to develop a more consistent connection with Aaron Rodgers will all be things on Wilson’s plate throughout training camp. 2026 will undoubtedly be the most important of the former Michigan wide receiver’s career. 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! Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11 Steelers’ Mason McCormick named to PFF’s 2026 All-Breakout team Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy Steelers will be given case of deja vu vs. Bengals in Week 10
Las week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to Instagram to post photos from a retreat he led with several teammates. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman, Pat Freiermuth, Ben Skowronek, Mason Rudolph, and Roman Wilson went on a trip to Wyoming, per one of the photos being taken at Jackson Hole. Now, Rodgers has given everyone a rare glimpse into his personal life. On Monday evening, the Steelers' quarterback posted photos with his mother Darla, father Ed, and brother Luke with the caption, "Another bonding week." Rodgers was infamously estranged from his family for north of a decade, as it was revealed by his brother Jordan that the Super Bowl-winning quarterback didn't speak to the rest of the family in 2016 while Jordan was competing on The Bachelorette. "It's just the way he's chosen to do life," Jordan said . "I chose to stay close with my family and my parents and my brother [Luke]." While Rodgers cited his parent's strict religious beliefs as the main reason for the falling out, it appears that the bridge has been rebuilt. 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! Former Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell arrested in Ohio Top 30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time: No. 20-11 Steelers' Mason McCormick named to PFF's 2026 All-Breakout team Jon Gruden urges Steelers to put their faith in Mike McCarthy Learning the Mike McCarthy offense: What is the West Coast offense?
After bonding with teammates earlier this month, Aaron Rodgers has bonded with his family. The Steelers quarterback was famously estranged from his parents, Ed and Darla, and his brothers, Luke and Jordan, for at least a decade. But on Monday night, Rodgers shared three photos — one with his mom, one with his dad and one with Luke — on Instagram. He wrote: “ Another bonding week #fam.” Jordan was notably absent from the photos. In March, Aaron Rodgers talked about his rift with his family on The Pat McAfee Show . “If you look at the saga with my family, for years it was one-sided,” Rodgers said. “They were making shots in the media saying bullshit. I never said anything until it got to the point where I’m like, ‘All right, enough is enough.’” His estrangement from his family became public during Jordan Rodgers’ appearance on The Bachelorette in 2016, and Aaron Rodgers discussed it during the 2024 Netflix docuseries, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma . He pointed to his parents’ strict religious beliefs as a reason for the falling-out. “I grew up in a very white, dogmatic church and that just didn’t really serve me,” Aaron said. “It was very rigid in structure. I’m not a rigid person. Shame, guilt, judgment. It was like, ‘We have the truth. Our way or the highway. Our way is heaven; your way is hell.’ Even talking to my parents, it was very black and white. Like, somebody has to be wrong, [and] somebody has to be right. I just slowly uncoupled from that in high school.” The hatchet, though, has apparently been buried, and the past forgotten
Aaron Rodgers is set to retire after the 2026 season and is reportedly mending relationships, including with his estranged family. He shared photos of a recent family gathering on Instagram, signaling a positive step towards reconciliation before he rejoins Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh for his final NFL campaign
49ers tight end George Kittle continues to voice his displeasure with the NFL for using turf instead of grass at its stadiums. During Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Kittle was in attendance and posted a photo of the grass at MetLife Stadium and complimented the field. “Grass looks great at MetLife! Can we keep it that way@NFL?? Would appreciate it thanks.” Kittle wrote in an X post. When the World Cup began this summer, one of the requirements FIFA made to the United States host cities was to install grass in the NFL stadiums that typically use artificial turf. NFL players have been voicing their opinions to the NFL for the teams to switch from playing on artificial turf to playing on grass. Since the World Cup began in June, Kittle has been calling out the NFL for having the players play on turf instead of grass, as he’s called the conditions too unsafe to play on. Despite being an outdoor stadium, MetLife Stadium plays on full artificial turf and has seen its fair share of severe injuries as players have called it their least favorite place to play. Some notable injuries that have happened at MetLife Stadium include the season-ending injuries of Aaron Rodgers (torn Achilles in 2023), Nick Bosa (torn ACL in 2020) and Wan’Dale Robinson (torn ACL in non-contact play in 2022). Kittle, 32, is about to enter his 10th NFL season but is nursing a torn Achilles injury he suffered against the Eagles in January. The Eagles’ playing surface during the NFL season is made of natural grass that is mixed with artificial turf fibers. While the World Cup is coming to an end, the NFL season is on the horizon, and Kittle has been busy rehabbing. Recently, he shared a video of himself working out on X and was seen deadlifting 665 pounds
Kansas City is accustomed to being the epicenter of the NFL universe during the postseason. But during the preseason? That’s a new development for the Chiefs. While several starting quarterbacks are expected to be cleared to start training camp after suffering season-ending injuries, only one is a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion. Apologies to Daniel Jones (Colts), Bo Nix (Broncos) and Jayden Daniels (Commanders), but there is only one Patrick Mahomes . After suffering a torn ACL and LCL in December, Mahomes’ goal is to play Week 1 . So, Mahomes’ day-to-day involvement in practices — and how mobile he looks in the pocket — will create major news as the Chiefs look to squeeze more out of a dynasty that seemed to be on its last legs; the Chiefs were 6-8 even before his injury. Mahomes, 30, could have a renewed chip on his shoulder too, as fewer NFL talent evaluators than in the past see him as the clear top quarterback in the league. This could be the start of Mahomes’ final season throwing to his favorite target — newlywed Travis Kelce . And his next-favorite target, Rashee Rice , is expected back on the field after missing OTAs and minicamp while serving a 30-day jail sentence for a probation violation. The Chiefs’ Plan B if Mahomes is not ready is journeyman Justin Fields . Here are nine other storylines as NFL training camps get underway this week, beginning with Wednesday’s report date for the Panthers and Cardinals: Ever since the all-in Rams traded for Myles Garrett , future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald has fed speculation about possibly coming out of retirement after two seasons away. Donald reportedly isn’t looking for the half-season Roger Clemens Package. If he returns, he wants to be part of the full ride (starting Saturday) and perform like his dominant self rather than a part-timer. That presumably means Donald would want to be paid top dollar, too, and that part could get sticky: He had one year left on a three-year, $95 million contract when he retired. Love him or hate him, Aaron Rodgers is an NFL icon. The retiring Rodgers begins his 22nd and final season by reuniting with his former Packers coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh , where the Steelers are transitioning after 19 years under Mike Tomlin. Rodgers could catch Peyton Manning for No. 3 on the all-time touchdown passes chart this season. The battle in camp to be Rodgers’ backup is between Mason Rudolph , Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar . Can either Howard or Allar make a case to be his heir apparent? The three main battles are in Cleveland ( Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders ), Minnesota ( Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy ) and Atlanta ( Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr.). The situations for Murray and Tagovailoa are similar: Former Pro Bowlers looking to restart their careers for playoff hopefuls by beating out 2024 first-round picks who have been beset by injuries. Watson hasn’t thrown for more than 1,200 yards or seven touchdowns since 2020 but is still eating up $40.9 million in salary cap space. Sanders is an ultra-confident lightning rod. And Dillon Gabriel — drafted two rounds ahead of Sanders in 2025 — already looks like the odd man out. Coaches every year vow to be patient with their rookie quarterbacks. They almost always give in to pressure. When will No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza force first-year coach Klint Kubiak’s hand with the Raiders? He already got “a ton better” in his first month in the NFL. Can placeholder Kirk Cousins — looking for redemption after his disastrous (but very lucrative) decision to leave the Vikings for the Falcons in 2024 — hold off Mendoza to get the Week 1 start? A handful of former 1,000-yard receivers changed teams during the offseason and could have big impacts on the expectations for their quarterbacks: Welcome to an era of the Patriots’ A.J. Brown , Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle , Bills’ D.J. Moore and 49ers’ Mike Evans . Free agent Stefon Diggs looms as another difference-maker. The R
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Jack Markowski of Sports Illustrated writes that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson has a lot to prove this summer in training camp after failing to take advantage of his opportunity in the passing game in 2025, finishing with just 12 catches on 21 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (four starts). The key for Wilson is to build up his chemistry with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers in new head coach Mike McCarthy's offense. But even if Wilson can do that, he won't be guaranteed a regular role on offense after the offseason additions of veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Germie Bernard. The only advantage Wilson has is the fact that he played with Rodgers last year, which could give him a leg up over the polished Bernard going into Week 1 of the 2026 season. The 25-year-old former third-rounder in 2024 out of the University of Michigan is blessed with quickness and the ability to play inside and outside, but he's currently outside of RotoBaller's top-100 WR rankings after his disappointing 2025 finish
Not everyone is buying into the Steelers ’ outlook entering the 2026 season. In his latest NFL power rankings , Yahoo Sports senior writer Frank Schwab slotted Pittsburgh at No. 20 in the league, making it clear he has significant doubts about the direction of the franchise under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Schwab was particularly critical of the Steelers’ coaching hire, suggesting the organization opted for familiarity over a bold change after moving on from longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. “The Steelers could have swung big on a young coach rising through the ranks,” Schwab wrote. He continued by questioning whether McCarthy will be able to elevate Pittsburgh beyond the level it reached under Tomlin. “Instead, they settled for Mike McCarthy, who at 62 years old seems like a knockoff version of Tomlin with all the same criticisms of not being able to raise a team’s ceiling to an elite level.” Schwab also suggested the Steelers may have been influenced by McCarthy’s Western Pennsylvania roots. “McCarthy is from Western Pennsylvania and it seemed like the Steelers got caught up with a fun homecoming story rather than trying to change the course of the team.” Those are strong words for a coach who enters Pittsburgh with a Super Bowl championship and nearly two decades of head coaching experience. Schwab’s evaluation wasn’t entirely negative, however. He handed the Steelers a B grade for their offseason additions, praising the team’s work in free agency. He specifically highlighted the signings of cornerback Jamel Dean , safety Jaquan Brisker and running back Rico Dowdle as moves that should improve the roster. Where Schwab remains skeptical is at quarterback. The Steelers are once again betting on Aaron Rodgers , who reunites with McCarthy after the pair won Super Bowl XLV together in Green Bay. While that history is undeniable, Schwab believes Rodgers’ age makes expecting a bounce-back season a risky proposition. “Rodgers had some of the NFL’s greatest single seasons with Mike McCarthy coaching him, but their last season together was eight years ago.” He added that history isn’t on Rodgers’ side. “If Rodgers improves upon last season, at an age in which only one quarterback has had any success, it would be a surprise. But the Steelers happily signed up for this plan.” Schwab concluded with a pessimistic outlook for Pittsburgh’s season, acknowledging the defense has the potential to rebound but questioning whether that improvement is guaranteed after its regression a year ago. “The defense could be better, but that’s far from a guarantee after a big step back.” His prediction for the AFC North was equally blunt. “The Steelers will be better than the Browns, that seems safe. But a third-place finish in the AFC North, and their first losing season in a while, seems to be firmly on the table.” Whether Schwab’s projection proves accurate remains to be seen, but it’s clear he views the Steelers as a team with far more questions than answers entering the 2026 campaign. 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! Ryan Clark sees familiar season in Steelers’ future Steelers urged to trade for Jacksonville Jaguars top offensive lineman Hines Ward raves about Steelers rookie OT Max Iheanachor Steelers legend Hines Ward opens up about coaching journey Former Steelers OC Todd Haley says Pittsburgh WRs could mimic legendary trio
There is no shortage of excitement for the Dallas Cowboys, even when things don’t go according to plan. We have been subjected to 30 years of disappointment, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been moments when a little dose of hope has crept in. Despite the letdowns, there have been some really fun moments during this long drought, and sometimes it is just nice to look back and remember how it made us feel. Today, we want to travel back nearly 20 years and relive one of the most electric nights for the team during this span. This memory takes us to a Thursday night in Week 13 when a matchup against Green Bay turned into a heavyweight fight. Both teams entered Texas Stadium with identical 10-1 records, completely running away with the conference and vying for the top seed in the playoffs. No other teams were even close ( Seattle was next at 7-4). The game featured a fascinating matchup of playcallers, with future head coach Jason Garrett calling plays for Dallas and his eventual successor, Mike McCarthy, for Green Bay. This game is also remembered as the official origin story for Aaron Rodgers . He came into the game midway through the second quarter after Brett Favre injured his shoulder. It was the third season of the young backup quarterback, but up until this night, he had rarely played and had never thrown more than eight passes in a single game. The Cowboys came out on fire, with the offense scoring on their first five possessions of the game and jumping out to a commanding 27-10 lead. But after Favre got hurt and Rodgers entered the game, the Packers went on a mini-run. They scored touchdowns on two straight possessions and cut the lead to 27-24, turning the second half into a tense nail-biter. With the Packers down 10 with just over five minutes left in the game, McCarthy made the puzzling decision to kick a field goal on a crucial fourth down with only a foot to go. The kick cut the lead to seven, but Dallas marched down the field and answered with a field goal of their own, putting the game completely out of reach with just over a minute left. Looking back at this crucial in-season conference battle reveals a goldmine of random trivia with future team connections. The game featured a fierce battle between Terrell Owens and Al Harris. The Green Bay cornerback had some big moments, including an interception in the end zone and a strip of TO that was luckily wiped out because forward progress had been stopped. To help his star receiver, Garrett frequently moved Owens into the slot just to avoid dealing with Harris. As most know, Harris eventually joined the Cowboys’ coaching staff years later when McCarthy took over as head coach in 2020. Green Bay also had Joe Philbin as their offensive coordinator back then, who followed his boss to Texas in 2020 to coach the offensive line for three seasons. The coaching staff connections do not stop there. Kurt Schottenheimer, who is the uncle of Cowboys’ current head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the younger brother of Marty, was the secondary coach for Green Bay back then. Ben McAdoo was coaching tight ends for the Packers that night, and he later served as a consultant for Dallas in 2021. It was an unforgettable game that featured four touchdown passes from Tony Romo and over 150 yards receiving from Owens. Dallas won the battle and ultimately earned the top seed in the conference by holding the tiebreaker when both teams finished the year 13-3. It was the first time in the post-’90s dynasty era that it truly felt like the Cowboys were legitimate championship contenders with a real shot to return to the big stage. Sadly, fate had other plans, and the anticipated playoff rematch between these two never happened because both teams were shocked and eliminated by the underdog New York Giants , who continued shocking people when they beat the undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Even with the sad ending, that Thursday night contest remains an exciting memory of [... truncated ...]
The Steelers head into the 2026 season with higher hopes for their receiving corps. DK Metcalf caught 59 passes last season, but the rest of the group only had 77 and the 136 total receptions ranked 31st among receiving groups for the 2025 campaign. The Steelers addressed that shortcoming by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. and drafting two wideouts — second-rounder Germie Bernard and fourth-rounder Kaden Wetjen — in April. New head coach Mike McCarthy isn’t counting out another returning member of the group, however. 2024 third-rounder Roman Wilson played just one game as a rookie and had 12 catches in 13 appearances last season, but McCarthy said that he liked how Wilson approached the offseason. “He’s been here from Day 1,” McCarthy said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. “He was one of the first men to reach out and clearly ask what the expectation was of him, how I view him, how I saw him fitting in as the roles X, F and Z. He’s doing the work. He’s had a great offseason. I just need him to keep showing up and keep working his tail off because he’s got a skill set, there’s a lot there to work with. Roman’s done a really nice job.” Metcalf and Pittman are going to be the top wideouts to kick off the season in Pittsburgh, but Wilson could find his way into a bigger role if his offseason work continues into training camp and leads to a strong bond with Aaron Rodgers
When the Pittsburgh Steelers step on the field in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons , their offensive line will look slightly different than it did a season ago. Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick have moved from the right side to the left, now playing left tackle and left guard, respectively. On the right side will be rookie Max Iheanachor, Pittsburgh’s first-round pick from this year’s draft. The pick didn’t come without drama, though, as the Steelers were set to take USC wide receiver Makai Lemon before the Philadelphia Eagles traded ahead of Pittsburgh to take the former Trojan from their grasp, leaving the Steelers to take Iheanachor. And while Iheanachor’s path to Pittsburgh featured some controversy, Arizona State wide receivers coach and Steelers legend Hines Ward says fans will love their new right tackle. “Max is just a blue collar guy,“ Ward said on The Yinziders . ”He hasn’t played football for a very long time, but you see the talent. You see the skill set. A lot of Steeler fans may not know who Max is, but I saw it every day. The kid just put his head down and just grind. He has that work ethic in him.“ There may be a level of rawness to Iheanachor’s game, but his size and power are what made him an exciting prospect. Should offensive line coach James Campen be able to help the former Sun Devil reach his full potential, Pittsburgh will have a steward at the position for the foreseeable future. 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 legend Hines Ward opens up about coaching journey Former Steelers OC Todd Haley says Pittsburgh WRs could mimic legendary trio Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers teammates on ‘last rodeo’ retreat Pittsburgh Steelers top 10 players ahead of 2026 season Former Steelers CB Joe Haden says Mike Tomlin lacked accountability
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