https://steelersdepot.com/ Pittsburgh Steelers blog featuring news, discussion & merchandise! Sun, 10 May 2026 15:08:19 +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/2026/05/you-can-see-the-quickness-eli-heidenreich-looked-very-comfortable-at-rookie-minicamp-mccarthy-says/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/you-can-see-the-quickness-eli-heidenreich-looked-very-comfortable-at-rookie-minicamp-mccarthy-says/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:12 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922261 Along with the nine other draft picks, plus plenty of undrafted free agents and tryout bodies, Eli Heidenreich took the field in a Steelers jersey for the first time this weekend. Although it was just two days of rookie minicamp, Heidenreich’s impressed his new head coach so far. “Yeah, he’s picked it up, bright. Obviously, […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/you-can-see-the-quickness-eli-heidenreich-looked-very-comfortable-at-rookie-minicamp-mccarthy-says/feed/ 0 922261 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/max-iheanchor-is-pittsburghs-first-sun-devil-draft-pick-in-decades-the-steelers-hope-hell-be-as-good-as-the-last-one/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/max-iheanchor-is-pittsburghs-first-sun-devil-draft-pick-in-decades-the-steelers-hope-hell-be-as-good-as-the-last-one/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 13:30:29 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=921358 If you’re looking for draft fun facts, consider this. From 2001 to 2025, Arizona State has had 58 players selected by 26 different teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked none of them. That changed late last month when the team tabbed Sun Devil OT Max Iheanachor as the franchise’s first-round pick. He’s the first Arizona State […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/max-iheanchor-is-pittsburghs-first-sun-devil-draft-pick-in-decades-the-steelers-hope-hell-be-as-good-as-the-last-one/feed/ 7 921358 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-pittsburgh-steelers-udfa-lb-daylan-carnell/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-pittsburgh-steelers-udfa-lb-daylan-carnell/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:47 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922175 A scouting report on Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agent signing, Missouri LB/S Daylan Carnell. N0. 13 Daylan Carnell/ S/LB Missouri – 6024, 233 pounds (R-Senior) MEASUREMENTS Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan Daylan Carnell 6024/233 10″ 31 3/8″ 77 1/4″ 40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone 4.89 1.69 4.48 7.56 Broad Jump Vertical […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-pittsburgh-steelers-udfa-lb-daylan-carnell/feed/ 0 922175 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/drew-allar-was-steelers-only-qb-during-minicamp-mike-mccarthy-explains-why-he-wanted-it-that-way/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/drew-allar-was-steelers-only-qb-during-minicamp-mike-mccarthy-explains-why-he-wanted-it-that-way/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:21 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922302 The Steelers never brought in another quarterback other than rookie third-round pick Drew Allar for rookie minicamp, which is abnormal. At the very least, teams will typically bring somebody in as a tryout, just to have a second arm to run through the practices. According to HC Mike McCarthy, however, they did this by design. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/drew-allar-was-steelers-only-qb-during-minicamp-mike-mccarthy-explains-why-he-wanted-it-that-way/feed/ 3 922302 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/no-denying-how-well-drew-allar-spins-it-steelers-rookie-qb-showed-off-arm-in-steelers-minicamp/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/no-denying-how-well-drew-allar-spins-it-steelers-rookie-qb-showed-off-arm-in-steelers-minicamp/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 11:04:28 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922305 Drew Allar has two highly limited practices of Steelers football under his belt. But he did do one thing to impress onlookers. The rookie third-round quarterback served as the only arm during the two-day camp, responsible for every single rep. And in that work, he evidently looked like a legitimate thrower of the football. You […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/no-denying-how-well-drew-allar-spins-it-steelers-rookie-qb-showed-off-arm-in-steelers-minicamp/feed/ 44 922305 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/football-comes-easy-to-him-germie-bernard-looks-like-a-natural-mike-mccarthy-says/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/football-comes-easy-to-him-germie-bernard-looks-like-a-natural-mike-mccarthy-says/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:23 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922303 While it’s still early goings for this rookie class, second-round WR Germie Bernard is already showing HC Mike McCarthy something. Through the two-day rookie minicamp, he has, at least, looked the part. And not just physically, but most importantly at this stage, mentally, which will be the most important step in him playing sooner rather […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/football-comes-easy-to-him-germie-bernard-looks-like-a-natural-mike-mccarthy-says/feed/ 3 922303 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/what-does-drew-allars-presence-say-about-where-will-howard-stands-with-steelers/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/what-does-drew-allars-presence-say-about-where-will-howard-stands-with-steelers/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=921381 What does the presence of Drew Allar say about where Will Howard stands with the Steelers? Even after the Steelers drafted Drew Allar in the third round, Mike McCarthy still found time to praise Will Howard. The second-year former sixth-round pick that McCarthy insists would have been drafted earlier if only he were with a […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/what-does-drew-allars-presence-say-about-where-will-howard-stands-with-steelers/feed/ 16 921381 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/the-five-greatest-7th-round-picks-in-steelers-history/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/the-five-greatest-7th-round-picks-in-steelers-history/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 04:34:12 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=921534 Art Rooney II might have been a little overzealous when he declared Navy’s Eli Heidenreich as the greatest seventh-round pick in Pittsburgh Steelers history. In context, he was probably referring to the moment Heidenreich was drafted. That’ll never be beaten. A hometown kid getting to hear his name called to walk across the stage with […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/the-five-greatest-7th-round-picks-in-steelers-history/feed/ 40 921534 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/for-all-its-history-steelers-versus-ravens-could-be-decided-by-one-awesome-rookie-matchup/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/for-all-its-history-steelers-versus-ravens-could-be-decided-by-one-awesome-rookie-matchup/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 04:30:05 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=921619 For most rookies, taking part in the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Baltimore Ravens rivalry is a rite of passage. A game that might require warming up to. When Pittsburgh’s Kaden Wetjen and Baltimore’s Ryan Eckley stare across from each other this fall, it’ll be picking up where their own battles left off. It’s November, shortly before […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/for-all-its-history-steelers-versus-ravens-could-be-decided-by-one-awesome-rookie-matchup/feed/ 8 921619 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-cam-heywards-movie-cowhers-talk-show-river-dunkers/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-cam-heywards-movie-cowhers-talk-show-river-dunkers/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 01:00:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922290 A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for May 9. Cam Heyward’s Movie Cam Heyward is helping to make a documentary about his family, career, and the Steelers […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-cam-heywards-movie-cowhers-talk-show-river-dunkers/feed/ 1 922290 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/once-in-a-similar-situation-ryan-shazier-gives-perspective-on-pittsburghs-makai-lemon-debacle/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/once-in-a-similar-situation-ryan-shazier-gives-perspective-on-pittsburghs-makai-lemon-debacle/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 23:30:54 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922064 When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy RB/WR Eli Heidenreich in the seventh round, his tear-filled celebration was one of the most iconic moments of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, it wasn’t the only lasting moment for the Steelers. The other one didn’t even occur with the Steelers on the board. When the Steelers were preparing […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/once-in-a-similar-situation-ryan-shazier-gives-perspective-on-pittsburghs-makai-lemon-debacle/feed/ 10 922064 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/five-things-to-know-about-new-steelers-s-robert-spears-jennings/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/five-things-to-know-about-new-steelers-s-robert-spears-jennings/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 22:15:18 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=921762 The Pittsburgh Steelers continued the offseason rebuild of their safety room in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Oklahoma S Robert Spears-Jennings in the seventh round. They already added S Jaquan Brisker in free agency, but continued to add more talent at a position decimated by injuries in 2025. Spears-Jennings brings versatility to the Steelers’ […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/five-things-to-know-about-new-steelers-s-robert-spears-jennings/feed/ 2 921762 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-1892/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-1892/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 21:30:56 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922288 Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week at 5:30 PM/EST with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-1892/feed/ 0 922288 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-germie-bernard-has-inside-track-on-roman-wilson-at-wr3/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-germie-bernard-has-inside-track-on-roman-wilson-at-wr3/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 20:15:31 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922260 It was no secret heading into the offseason that Pittsburgh needed to upgrade the wide receiver position. After adding Michael Pittman Jr. in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, all eyes turned to the draft which was loaded with wide receiver prospects. The Steelers left no doubt about their desire to invest at the position […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-germie-bernard-has-inside-track-on-roman-wilson-at-wr3/feed/ 12 922260 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/focusing-on-the-fundamentals-drew-allar-isnt-worried-about-depth-chart-stuff/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/focusing-on-the-fundamentals-drew-allar-isnt-worried-about-depth-chart-stuff/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 19:46:29 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922279 Most consider Drew Allar to be a project at quarterback. Even though he possesses all the physical tools to be successful, the inconsistencies and fundamentals are what led to his ultimate drop to the third round. Mike McCarthy, who has proven to be somewhat of a quarterback whisperer during his career, saw enough in Allar […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/focusing-on-the-fundamentals-drew-allar-isnt-worried-about-depth-chart-stuff/feed/ 8 922279 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/extremely-productive-steelers-wrapping-up-rookie-minicamp-after-two-days-mccarthy-says/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/extremely-productive-steelers-wrapping-up-rookie-minicamp-after-two-days-mccarthy-says/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:27 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922250 The first post-draft event of the offseason took place this weekend, with the Steelers hosting their rookie minicamp. It includes Pittsburgh’s 10 draft selections, as well as a host of undrafted free agents and tryout bodies. While it was scheduled to run through Sunday, Mike McCarthy explained why the Steelers are wrapping things up after […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/extremely-productive-steelers-wrapping-up-rookie-minicamp-after-two-days-mccarthy-says/feed/ 4 922250 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dulac-rodgers-has-stayed-away-from-steelers-facility-pending-matters-get-worked-out-between-team-agent/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dulac-rodgers-has-stayed-away-from-steelers-facility-pending-matters-get-worked-out-between-team-agent/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 17:26:35 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922235 Several reports have confirmed that Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh this weekend, but despite renewed speculation about a deal finally getting done, he has neither met with the Steelers nor scheduled a visit to the team facility. At least not yet. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac shared the latest update. “Aaron Rodgers has been in town […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dulac-rodgers-has-stayed-away-from-steelers-facility-pending-matters-get-worked-out-between-team-agent/feed/ 166 922235 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/schefter-former-steelers-wr-scotty-miller-signing-with-bears/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/schefter-former-steelers-wr-scotty-miller-signing-with-bears/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 17:18:02 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922224 After attending rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Chicago Bears, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears are signing free-agent wide receiver Scotty Miller, per Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/sZ4gDCVcXw — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2026 Miller spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/schefter-former-steelers-wr-scotty-miller-signing-with-bears/feed/ 6 922224 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/early-minicamp-alignments-clarify-steelers-plans-for-iheanachor-dunker/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/early-minicamp-alignments-clarify-steelers-plans-for-iheanachor-dunker/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 17:10:46 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922222 The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted two offensive linemen in the first two days of the draft. A tackle in Max Iheanachor in the first round, and a versatile offensive lineman in Gennings Dunker with the final of Pittsburgh’s third-round picks. With a lot of positional versatility on the unit, it wasn’t clear where those two might […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/early-minicamp-alignments-clarify-steelers-plans-for-iheanachor-dunker/feed/ 23 922222 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/good-first-impression-mike-mccarthy-evaluates-first-practices-with-rookie-qb-drew-allar/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/good-first-impression-mike-mccarthy-evaluates-first-practices-with-rookie-qb-drew-allar/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 17:01:17 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=922221 The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their rookie minicamp a day early, but Mike McCarthy is already liking what he sees from third-round rookie QB Drew Allar. “He made a good first impression,” McCarthy said, according to The Pat McAfee Show’s Mark Kaboly on X. McCarthy on Allar: "He made a good first impression." — Mark Kaboly […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/good-first-impression-mike-mccarthy-evaluates-first-practices-with-rookie-qb-drew-allar/feed/ 81 922221