https://steelersdepot.com/ Pittsburgh Steelers blog featuring news, discussion & merchandise! Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:48:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://steelersdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png https://steelersdepot.com/ 32 32 199681879 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/ex-steelers-te-eric-ebron-makes-fun-of-former-oc-matt-canada-for-bizarre-practice-decision/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/ex-steelers-te-eric-ebron-makes-fun-of-former-oc-matt-canada-for-bizarre-practice-decision/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:53 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930930 The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense hasn’t been pretty to watch for most of this decade. Much of that can be blamed on their poor offensive coordinators. Nothing was worse than Matt Canada’s stint with the Steelers, though. He was the team’s offensive coordinator from 2021-2023, and Pittsburgh’s offense was absolutely miserable for most of that time. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/ex-steelers-te-eric-ebron-makes-fun-of-former-oc-matt-canada-for-bizarre-practice-decision/feed/ 0 930930 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/he-winked-adam-pacman-jones-still-doesnt-believe-antonio-brown-was-knocked-out-in-bengals-playoff-game/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/he-winked-adam-pacman-jones-still-doesnt-believe-antonio-brown-was-knocked-out-in-bengals-playoff-game/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:30:26 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930909 The Baltimore Ravens are often touted as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ greatest rival. However, the Steelers have had some heated battles with their other division rivals over the years, too. That includes the Cincinnati Bengals. The matchups between those two teams were arguably at their most ruthless in the 2010s. That includes the playoff matchup between […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/he-winked-adam-pacman-jones-still-doesnt-believe-antonio-brown-was-knocked-out-in-bengals-playoff-game/feed/ 0 930909 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/eric-ebron-talks-complicated-relationship-with-ben-roethlisberger/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/eric-ebron-talks-complicated-relationship-with-ben-roethlisberger/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:50:43 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930910 Eric Ebron was around for the final two years of Ben Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame career. He missed Roethlisberger’s prime as a gunslinging quarterback and instead played in his twilight moments, one nearing 40 who lost his patented mobility and was bouncing back from a severe elbow injury. Ebron joined Cam Heyward on Heyward’s Not […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/eric-ebron-talks-complicated-relationship-with-ben-roethlisberger/feed/ 0 930910 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/we-could-not-cover-the-guy-levon-kirkland-thinks-kordell-stewart-wouldve-been-an-amazing-wr/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/we-could-not-cover-the-guy-levon-kirkland-thinks-kordell-stewart-wouldve-been-an-amazing-wr/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:11 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930894 Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw are the best quarterbacks in Pittsburgh Steelers history. However, they’ve had other productive players under center. One player who was electrifying, especially for his time, was Kordell Stewart. He played for the Steelers from 1995-2002, and he was a dynamic weapon. Nicknamed “Slash,” Stewart was so athletic that he played […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/we-could-not-cover-the-guy-levon-kirkland-thinks-kordell-stewart-wouldve-been-an-amazing-wr/feed/ 1 930894 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/if-steelers-have-a-bad-season-beat-writer-can-see-them-moving-on-from-a-whole-heck-of-a-lot-of-people/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/if-steelers-have-a-bad-season-beat-writer-can-see-them-moving-on-from-a-whole-heck-of-a-lot-of-people/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:03 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930880 The Pittsburgh Steelers certainly have the talent to field a competitive team this season. However, with nearly an entirely new coaching staff, there’s always a chance things get off to a slow start. If Pittsburgh suffers its first losing season since 2003, there could be serious ramifications next offseason. “If they have a 6-11 season, […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/if-steelers-have-a-bad-season-beat-writer-can-see-them-moving-on-from-a-whole-heck-of-a-lot-of-people/feed/ 7 930880 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/how-troy-polamalu-helped-save-former-steeler-mike-logans-life/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/how-troy-polamalu-helped-save-former-steeler-mike-logans-life/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:27 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930859 Every NFL veteran eventually gets replaced, and the relationship between the established player and his would-be successor isn’t always a smooth one. But when Troy Polamalu arrived in Pittsburgh to challenge Mike Logan for playing time, the two developed a bond that extended far beyond football. In fact, Logan credits Polamalu with helping save his […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/how-troy-polamalu-helped-save-former-steeler-mike-logans-life/feed/ 2 930859 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/the-terrible-podcast-nfl-declines-sorsby-supplemental-draft-six-more-90-in-30-series-players-more/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/the-terrible-podcast-nfl-declines-sorsby-supplemental-draft-six-more-90-in-30-series-players-more/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:57:39 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930871 Season 16, Episode 154 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the NFL announcing on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby this summer. We go over the letter the NFL sent to Sorsby, whether […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/the-terrible-podcast-nfl-declines-sorsby-supplemental-draft-six-more-90-in-30-series-players-more/feed/ 0 930871 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/pretty-much-decided-insider-downplays-steelers-training-camp-battles/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/pretty-much-decided-insider-downplays-steelers-training-camp-battles/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:45:53 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930865 With more than 30 new players on their roster this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a good position entering training camp. The roster, top to bottom, looks pretty solid under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. That said, there are some questions and some starting positions that seem unsettled, like right guard and right […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/pretty-much-decided-insider-downplays-steelers-training-camp-battles/feed/ 3 930865 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/dulac-hints-at-trouble-in-joey-porter-jr-s-contract-negotiations/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/dulac-hints-at-trouble-in-joey-porter-jr-s-contract-negotiations/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:25:13 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930852 Omar Khan has already handed out three contract extensions this offseason, but the most important of them all is still outstanding. Joey Porter Jr.’s future is bright, but that comes with a high price tag at a premium position. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac hinted at trouble in the negotiations during his weekly fan chat. “Wait […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/dulac-hints-at-trouble-in-joey-porter-jr-s-contract-negotiations/feed/ 87 930852 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/paglia-preseason-2027-nfl-draft-top-10-iol-rankings/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/paglia-preseason-2027-nfl-draft-top-10-iol-rankings/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:48 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930343 Last week, we looked at the offensive linemen who receive the biggest paydays. This week, we’re focusing on the positions that can truly make or break a unit. No matter how good your bookends are, if there is constant pressure from the interior, the quarterback has no room to climb the pocket. This past draft […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/paglia-preseason-2027-nfl-draft-top-10-iol-rankings/feed/ 1 930343 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-2026-pre-training-camp-roster-review-defensive-tackle/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-2026-pre-training-camp-roster-review-defensive-tackle/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:07 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930819 The Steelers have left virtually no position on their roster untouched this offseason, and the defensive tackle group is no exception. Having experienced yet another one-and-done postseason, they are trying just about anything to achieve more favorable results. With bold swings via trade, shrewd free-agent signings, and a clear draft priority, the 2026 Steelers are taking […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-2026-pre-training-camp-roster-review-defensive-tackle/feed/ 1 930819 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/charlie-batch-shares-super-bowl-story-even-bill-cowher-didnt-know/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/charlie-batch-shares-super-bowl-story-even-bill-cowher-didnt-know/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:03 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930567 All the talent and smart coaching become meaningless if the locker room culture is weak. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ six Super Bowl-winning teams were teeming with talent but were also a close-knit group that got ahead of problems. Or, at the least, prevented them from being run up the chain to head coaches like Bill Cowher. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/charlie-batch-shares-super-bowl-story-even-bill-cowher-didnt-know/feed/ 2 930567 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/former-steelers-db-describes-just-how-much-mike-mccarthys-packers-emulated-pittsburghs-defense/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/former-steelers-db-describes-just-how-much-mike-mccarthys-packers-emulated-pittsburghs-defense/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:55 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930823 It turns out, new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy had a thing for their defense long before he ever stepped inside Pittsburgh’s building. That information is nothing new, of course, as his Pittsburgh connections are legion. In fact, his defensive coaching staff in Green Bay had many, many ties. But former Steelers DB and DBs coach […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/former-steelers-db-describes-just-how-much-mike-mccarthys-packers-emulated-pittsburghs-defense/feed/ 3 930823 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/practice-squad-is-best-case-scenario-for-one-steelers-rookie-kaboly-believes/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/practice-squad-is-best-case-scenario-for-one-steelers-rookie-kaboly-believes/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:31 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930782 Shortly after the draft, long before rookie minicamp or OTAs began, Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly gave seventh-round DT Gabriel Rubio just a one-percent chance of making Pittsburgh’s 53-man roster. After watching him throughout the spring, his outlook on Rubio hasn’t gotten any better. “Boy, everybody likes Rubio in the comments,” Kaboly said during his […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/practice-squad-is-best-case-scenario-for-one-steelers-rookie-kaboly-believes/feed/ 3 930782 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/deconstructing-the-steelers-2026-roster-the-near-locks/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/deconstructing-the-steelers-2026-roster-the-near-locks/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:30 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930464 Nearing the end of our 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers roster deconstruction. Today, we’re checking out the “near-locks.” These players seem very likely to make the roster, but not quite at the “bet your house on it” level. As always, some reminders. These odds reflect making the Week One 53-man roster, not the practice squad. It doesn’t take […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/deconstructing-the-steelers-2026-roster-the-near-locks/feed/ 1 930464 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/thought-i-was-retired-after-that-cam-heyward-reflects-on-heartbreaking-2020-playoff-loss/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/thought-i-was-retired-after-that-cam-heyward-reflects-on-heartbreaking-2020-playoff-loss/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:08 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930827 The 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the biggest enigmas in franchise history. After starting the season 11-0, the Steelers won just one out of their final five regular-season games to finish 12-4, giving them the opportunity to host a playoff game against the Cleveland Browns. A game that began with Maurkice Pouncey snapping the […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/thought-i-was-retired-after-that-cam-heyward-reflects-on-heartbreaking-2020-playoff-loss/feed/ 1 930827 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/greg-cosell-highlights-steelers-interesting-secondary/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/greg-cosell-highlights-steelers-interesting-secondary/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:57 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930821 The Steelers made some significant changes to their secondary this year, so how does that part of the defense measure up? Recently, NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell discussed the state of the Steelers with Ross Tucker. At one point on Tucker’s podcast, Cosell talked specifically about the defensive backfield. “They also brought in Darnell Savage, […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/greg-cosell-highlights-steelers-interesting-secondary/feed/ 0 930821 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/90-in-30-steelers-2026-training-camp-preview-series-yahya-black-chris-boswell-devan-boykin/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/90-in-30-steelers-2026-training-camp-preview-series-yahya-black-chris-boswell-devan-boykin/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:45:10 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930393 The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 offseason practices concluded in the middle of June. Next up is the team’s annual training camp, which will get underway in late July at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Ahead of that, we will preview the team’s offseason roster three players at a time as part of a multi-post series. This […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/90-in-30-steelers-2026-training-camp-preview-series-yahya-black-chris-boswell-devan-boykin/feed/ 0 930393 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-stock-watch-2026-wr-roman-wilson-3/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-stock-watch-2026-wr-roman-wilson-3/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:43 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930815 Player: WR Roman Wilson Stock Value: Up Reasoning: While he has a battle ahead of him for playing time, Roman Wilson seems to be off to a good start this offseason. Based on limited reports from OTAs and minicamp, the third-year receiver has continued making strides. Importantly, he’s even connected with QB Aaron Rodgers a time […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-stock-watch-2026-wr-roman-wilson-3/feed/ 0 930815 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writers-name-their-x-factors-for-steelers-offense-to-succeed-in-2026/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writers-name-their-x-factors-for-steelers-offense-to-succeed-in-2026/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=930814 The Steelers have high hopes for their offense this year under new HC Mike McCarthy, but who are their X factors? A pair of beat writers discussed that very topic on a recent Steelers Collective podcast. Both Mark Kaboly and Ray Fittipaldo have covered the team for years, and each offered one name. In both […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writers-name-their-x-factors-for-steelers-offense-to-succeed-in-2026/feed/ 1 930814