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• Parish’s 2025 NFL Draft Gems: Cornerbacks

  12-04-2025 23:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Cornerback is not the Steelers most pressing need after free agency, but there are several intriguing late-round prospects should they choose to keep adding.During the 2024 NFL Draft, Ryan Parish debuted his list of “Bargain” NFL prospects the Steelers could target at positions of need. Now, Ryan’s series is back to once again highlight some of the lesser-known players in this year’s class. This series is not meant to predict who the S
  
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• Rumor: Steelers to play Vikings in Ireland

  06-05-2025 17:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers’ Ireland opponent has reportedly been revealed The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines earlier in the offseason when it was revealed they would be partaking in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland. With the official schedule release coming next week, rumors and potential leaks are starting to come out about who Pittsburgh will play in the historic matchup.According to Andre Fillipponi, the Steelers’ trip to Ireland will c
  
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• Steelers debuting new helmets in 2025

  06-05-2025 16:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Are the yellow helmets coming back? Multiple NFL teams are getting new threads in 2025, including several squads that will be debuting new helmets. Per Andrew Lind, the Steelers are set to have a new secondary helmet in 2025.
  “According to multiple sources, the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders will all unveil new alternate helmets this summer,” Lind said on X.
  According to multiple sources, the Cleveland Brown
  
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• Steelers offseason: Dates for rookie minicamp, OTAs, and more

  06-05-2025 15:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When is Steelers rookie minicamp? What happens at rookie minicamp?Following the 2025 NFL Draft, the Steelers’ main focus has switched from building its roster to preparing it for the upcoming season. With the NFL schedule release coming on May 14, what dates should Steelers fans know ahead of Week 1?It’s worth noting that players have been allowed to voluntarily work out at the Steelers facility since April 21, even if it isn&r
  
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• Offseason Weekly Open Thread

  06-05-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Feria de Sevilla 2025 Inaugural EditionWe had a suggestion for more open threads, so I decided to try an off season weekly open thread. If one gets to busy I can add another. I’m thinking posting Sunday morning and pinning it at #4 until Friday mid day. Suggestions and participation are appreciated.
  Let us know what you’ve heard, know, or want to know about the Steelers as the week progresses. Just life stuff, lie like it’s my niece’s birthday today, is welcome as usual.
  
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• Ravens release K Justin Tucker

  05-05-2025 23:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Steelers’ rival has released their controversial kicker The Baltimore Ravens have released kicker Justin Tucker. The longtime Steelers’ rival has been accused by multiple massage therapists around Baltimore of sexual misconduct, which came to light earlier this year. Baltimore drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which all but ended Tucker’s time in Baltimore, and now it is official.Ravens general manager Er
  
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• Expert predicts another down year for Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt

  05-05-2025 17:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Will T.J. Watt have another down year? Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is a sure-fire Hall of Famer, and will get a gold jacket five years after he decides to hang up his cleats for good. That said, Watt is coming off a down year for his standards.The former Defensive Player of the Year had just 11.5 sacks in 2024, which is his lowest total for a full season since his rookie year in 2017 when he had seven sacks. And while a double-digit sack total is
  
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• Steelers reveal rookie jersey numbers

  05-05-2025 16:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Steelers release their rookie jersey numbers The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the jersey numbers of their rookies, which are asl follows.DT Derrick Harmon: 99
  RB Kaleb Johnson: 20
  EDGE Jack Sawyer: 33
  DT Yahya Black: 78
  QB Will Howard: 18
  LB Carson Bruener: 44
  CB Donte Kent: 34The Steelers have also revealed jersey numbers for their undrafted free agents, per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
  #Steelers UDFA jersey numbers:Sebastian Cas
  
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• Steelers QB Mason Rudolph already giving back to Pittsburgh

  05-05-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images The Steelers QB was supporting kids competing in the Pittsburgh Marathon It’s incredible to see the complete 180 that a large majority of Pittsburgh Steelers fans have taken with quarterback Mason Rudolph. For the longest time, Rudolph was the ugly stepchild of the Steelers’ quarterback room in the eyes of many fans. In 2022 to kickoff the preseason, he was the second signal-caller to enter the game, which came with a chorus of boos because he was
  
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• Former Steelers LB Devin Bush arrested in Pittsburgh

  05-05-2025 05:58 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The former No. 1 pick for Pittsburgh was arrested on Sunday Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was arrested on Sunday in Allegheny County on simple assault and harassment charges, according to Colin Dunlap of KDKA. Further details are yet to be known.
  Former Steeler Devin Bush was arrested today by Bell Acres Police. pic.twitter.com/rw4gNrWXzG— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) May 4, 2025
  The Steelers traded up for Bush in the 2019 NFL Draft, where th
  
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• Steelers named biggest losers of AFC North amidst Aaron Rodgers situation

  04-05-2025 20:13 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The Steelers continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid NFL Draft, adding defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and running back Kaleb Johnson with their first two picks. They also signed veteran wide receiver Robert Woods to be a veteran presence in an otherwise young receiving corps. However, as the Steelers continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers, the more time passes by as OTAs and mini-camp approach.
  Moe Moton of Bleacher Report went through
  
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• Projecting stats for Steelers rookies in 2025

  04-05-2025 19:04 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Could anyone contend for rookie of the year? Now that we have had time to catch our collective breaths following the NFL Draft, it’s time to start looking at how these new players can help the Steelers win a playoff game for the first time since the Obama administration. Per usual, this was a very need-heavy draft for GM Omar Khan, with eyes on helping salvage the final handful of years of Cam Heyward and TJ Watt—as opposed to a slight rebuild with a rooki
  
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• Will Howard already making great impression on Steelers coaches

  04-05-2025 14:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by CFP/Getty Images The rookie wasted no time getting to work The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Will Howard at the tail end of the NFL Draft, scooping up the National Champion quarterback in the sixth round. The Pennsylvania nativeAccording to Devin Jackson of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Howard reached out to Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth to get some plays, which made Arth and the rest of the Steelers’ offensive staff happy with the kind of player they drafted, according to Howa
  
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• Former Steelers RB Signs with CFL

  04-05-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images A former Steeler is getting back to football, doing so up north. Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is getting back to football, doing so up north in Canada. According to 3DownNation, the Ottawa Redblacks have signed Samuels.
  Samuels was on the Steelers roster from 2018-20 as a rotational running back. His best year came as a rookie in 2018, where he had 256 yards on the ground. He scored his first touchdown in 2019, but became a smaller part
  
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• NFL analyst predicts massive rookie year for Steelers RB

  04-05-2025 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Could we see a big year from Kaleb Johnson? The Pittsburgh Steelers got a potential steal in the 2025 NFL Draft, landing Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round when the consensus thought was that he would go in round two. Bucky Brooks of NFL Media believes Johnson landed in the perfect spot by going to Pittsburgh, predicting the former Hawkeye to have over 1,000 yards as a rookie.
  “The seamless transition from Iowa’
  
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• May 4th Sunday Open Thread

  04-05-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Just a random open Some idiot scheduled a soccer game for 8 am, so I’m up at 6 am, and not getting breakfast until later.
  Seems like a good day for an open thread. Let us know your Sunday plans or who or what you’re watching, the weather, ect.
  
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• Saturday Night Open Thread Offseason Week 12: A Strange QB room

  04-05-2025 00:27 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT).
  ***insert tumble weeds gif***
  This 6 pack of questions is here to get the conversation going is below, also let us know what you’re eating/drinking
  
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• George Pickens nearly requested trade out of Pittsburgh

  03-05-2025 15:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The Steelers’ star nearly asked out amidst trade rumors There were several names floated around trade rumors ahead of and during the 2025 NFL Draft. Few were more prominent and persistent than Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. Both Dianna Russini of The Athletic and Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports named Pickens as a name that was floating around. Schultz said that the Steelers were “taking and making” calls about Pickens, and name
  
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• Former Steelers linebacker retires after 10 seasons

  03-05-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The former Steeler is calling it a career While the NFL Draft and the weeks following it are filled with the hope and potential of what these new players could become, this time of year also features players saying goodbye to the game for good. One former Steeler did that on Friday, as linebacker L.J. Fort announced his retirement via Instagram.
  “All I needed was an opportunity and I’m forever thankful to the ones who gave me just that,” Fo
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: May Day Edition

  03-05-2025 01:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Come in and hang out Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
  Yesterday was May Day, a day full of demonstrations and activism around the world, especially for workers’ rights. That go me thinking: If you could change one thing about the NFL, what would it be? This could be anything from rule changes, to scheduling or broadcasting changes. Let’s hear your ideas!
  Speaking of International Workers Day, who on the Steelers do you think is
  
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• Mike Tomlin becomes longest-tenured head coach in American sports

  02-05-2025 19:19 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Steelers’ head coach is entering year 19 at the helm Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL. He is entering his 19th season at the helm. In his first 18 years, he has compiled a record of 183-107-2, including two Super Bowl appearances in 2008 and 2010 and a win in Super Bowl XLIII during his second season as head coach.
  On top of being the longest-reigning head coach in the NFL, Tomlin is now the longest
  
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• Browns decline fifth-year option of former Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

  02-05-2025 17:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Browns did not pick up Pickett’s option The Cleveland Browns brought Kenny Pickett back to the AFC North in March when they traded for the former first-round pick. The Browns’ quarterback room has gotten very crowded, with ensuing additions of Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. And while head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team has belief in Pickett should he be the starter, it looks like Pickett will be a one-and-done in Cleveland.
  
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• Breer: Steelers likely to pursue Kirk Cousins if Aaron Rodgers falls through

  01-05-2025 23:03 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Steelers willThe Pittsburgh Steelers still await an answer from Aaron Rodgers. Team President Art Rooney expressed his confidence that Rodgers will join the team soon, but nothing has become official.
  In his mailbag for Sports Illustrated, Albert Breer was asked if we can expect any Aaron Rodgers news this week. Breer says that while no one really knows when to expect the news, Pittsburgh would likely pivot to Kirk Cousins if Rodgers doesn’t sign.
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• Son of Steelers RB coach, Slippery Rock standout invited to rookie minicamp

  01-05-2025 22:46 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Steelers invite Eddie Faulkner’s son to mini-camp The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy since the end of the 2025 NFL Draft. They have signed several undrafted free agents, which you can keep track of with our Steelers UDFA tracker. Pittsburgh has also invited multiple players to rookie mini-camp, including the son of running backs coach Eddie Faulkner, defensive back Eddier Faulkner IV.
  The younger Faulkner was a standout at Slippery Rock
  
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• NFL insider: George Pickens time with Steelers is ‘limited’

  01-05-2025 20:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Will Pickens be with the Steelers in 2026 Many believed that the Pittsburgh Steelers could deal wide receiver George Pickens to another team during the 2025 NFL Draft. Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz named Pickens as a player to watch to potentially be on the move, as did Dianna Russini of The Athletic. However, Pickens is still in a Steelers uniform - at least for the time being.Speaking on Bleacher Report, James Palmer says he believes Pickens’ time with
  
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• 3 veteran QB options the Steelers could explore

  01-05-2025 20:19 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What if the man in the dark remains there?On April 22nd, Steelers GM Omar Khan and HC Mike Tomlin sat with the media for their pre-draft press conference. It’s rare for a front office to speak in definitive terms, but Khan essentially guaranteed the Steelers would add two more quarterbacks before the season. As we currently stand, the Steelers have three quarterbacks on their roster. The latest addition coming from the dra
  
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• Steelers release veteran LB

  30-04-2025 21:01 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pittsburgh clears up a roster spot The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their 2025 draft last Saturday, with five of their seven selections being used on the defensive side of the ball. Now, the Steelers are clearing a roster spot after the draft.
  The Steelers released veteran linebacker Thomas Rush on Wednesday. Rush signed with the Tennessee Titans in April 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota. He spent the 2023 season on Tenness
  
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• NFL analyst hammers Steelers for low standards

  30-04-2025 20:38 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images It appears the national scene is starting to get what many Steelers fans have been saying for a while. The NFL Draft is now behind us, and the countdown to football is officially on, as the Hall of Fame Game is 92 days away. And with the countdown on, post-draft power rankings are beginning to roll in.In Bleacher Report’s power rankings, the Steelers come in at No. 17. Kristopher Knox isn’t impressed by what the Steelers have done, and questions wh
  
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• Can you guess this Steelers QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

  30-04-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Think you can figure out which Steelers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Steelers fans! We’re back for another day of the Behind the Steel Curtain in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.
  Today’s Behind the Steel Curtain in-5 gameIf you can’t see the game due to Apple N
  
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• Steelers Read & React: Reviewing the 2025 NFL Draft

  30-04-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by CFP/Getty Images Bickley and Parish share their final thoughts on the Steelers 2025 draft, ask what we should expect from quarterback Will Howard, and project the defensive line rotation for the upcoming season.The Steelers’ 2025 roster is finally starting to take shape following the conclusion of the NFL Draft. In this week’s Read & React, Ryan and Ryland take one last look at the Steelers’ haul before diving into how some of those picks might’ve shuffled th
  
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