https://steelersdepot.com/ Pittsburgh Steelers blog featuring news, discussion & merchandise! Sat, 30 May 2026 22:10:01 +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/2026/05/joe-whitt-jr-says-jalen-ramsey-reminds-him-of-charles-woodson/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/joe-whitt-jr-says-jalen-ramsey-reminds-him-of-charles-woodson/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 23:00:11 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926376 It took some time for Jalen Ramsey to settle in last season, but his ultimate value to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense proved to be his versatility. While he may not have been the elite cover corner the Steelers thought they were acquiring last season, Ramsey played a key role at safety after injuries mounted at […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/joe-whitt-jr-says-jalen-ramsey-reminds-him-of-charles-woodson/feed/ 0 926376 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/calling-art-rooney-ii-was-the-hardest-thing-maurkice-pouncey-had-to-do-before-retiring/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/calling-art-rooney-ii-was-the-hardest-thing-maurkice-pouncey-had-to-do-before-retiring/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 22:00:40 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926351 It was an indelible moment, center Maurkice Pouncey sitting on the bench next to an emotional Ben Roethlisberger at the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ painful 2020 playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns. It also signaled the end of an eventual Hall of Fame career. The Steelers had come up short in the postseason once […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/calling-art-rooney-ii-was-the-hardest-thing-maurkice-pouncey-had-to-do-before-retiring/feed/ 0 926351 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-1913/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/listen-the-terrible-take-episode-1913/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 21:30:59 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926386 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-1913/feed/ 0 926386 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/just-trying-to-be-a-sponge-rookie-wr-germie-bernard-embracing-aaron-rodgers-mentorship/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/just-trying-to-be-a-sponge-rookie-wr-germie-bernard-embracing-aaron-rodgers-mentorship/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:12 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926369 If Germie Bernard is going to excel during his rookie season, the foundation will be laid now in the offseason. Part of the value in having Aaron Rodgers sign earlier this month and report for the Steelers’ offseason program is working with his receivers. Getting his first taste of the NFL, Bernard knows the importance […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/just-trying-to-be-a-sponge-rookie-wr-germie-bernard-embracing-aaron-rodgers-mentorship/feed/ 1 926369 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-rookie-ol-gennings-dunker-details-his-biggest-adjustment-to-nfl-game/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-rookie-ol-gennings-dunker-details-his-biggest-adjustment-to-nfl-game/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 20:00:29 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926344 He’s already moving from offensive tackle to guard, but that’s not Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Gennings Dunker’s toughest transition to the NFL game so far. Speaking with reporters during OTAs earlier in the week, Dunker detailed the one challenge adjusting to the NFL game, and it’s a common one: speed of the game. “These guys are […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-rookie-ol-gennings-dunker-details-his-biggest-adjustment-to-nfl-game/feed/ 1 926344 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-explains-freiermuths-2025-struggles-believes-more-production-is-on-the-horizon/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-explains-freiermuths-2025-struggles-believes-more-production-is-on-the-horizon/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:32 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926353 Despite being one of the most dangerous weapons on a stagnant offense, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had a quiet season in 2025. A conservative passing game and an abundance of tight ends contributed to Freiermuth’s worst receiving statistics in a full season since he was hampered by injuries in 2023. With a new […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/fittipaldo-explains-freiermuths-2025-struggles-believes-more-production-is-on-the-horizon/feed/ 1 926353 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/patrick-queen-isnt-worried-about-identity-of-ilb-room-focused-on-going-out-there-and-proving-it/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/patrick-queen-isnt-worried-about-identity-of-ilb-room-focused-on-going-out-there-and-proving-it/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:30 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926342 The inside linebacker position for the Pittsburgh Steelers remains completely unchanged from a season ago. At the same time, the group’s identity feels uncertain from the outside, and several players have something to prove this season. “I think it’s just a statement of time, of going out there and proving it.  Every single guy in […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/patrick-queen-isnt-worried-about-identity-of-ilb-room-focused-on-going-out-there-and-proving-it/feed/ 0 926342 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dont-know-what-the-path-is-beat-writers-question-kaleb-johnsons-roster-spot/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dont-know-what-the-path-is-beat-writers-question-kaleb-johnsons-roster-spot/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:10 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926341 Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson might be taking his game in OTAs to another level, but will that improvement help him lock down a roster spot? That remains to be seen for the second-year running back, who was a third-round pick of the Steelers last year. His rookie season went pretty poorly, as Johnson […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/dont-know-what-the-path-is-beat-writers-question-kaleb-johnsons-roster-spot/feed/ 1 926341 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/outright-lockdown-corner-joey-porter-jr-poised-to-become-first-time-all-pro-pff-believes/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/outright-lockdown-corner-joey-porter-jr-poised-to-become-first-time-all-pro-pff-believes/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:15 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926162 Joey Porter Jr.’s fourth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers could be his best yet. Porter is in line for a massive extension this summer, and he could achieve a first on the field, too. Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker believes Porter is poised to become a first-time All-Pro in 2026. The Steelers corner was highlighted […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/outright-lockdown-corner-joey-porter-jr-poised-to-become-first-time-all-pro-pff-believes/feed/ 10 926162 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-offensive-line-coach-weighs-in-on-the-position-change-debate/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-offensive-line-coach-weighs-in-on-the-position-change-debate/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:50 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926228 An age-old debate that’s been front and center for the Pittsburgh Steelers in recent years now continues into Mike McCarthy’s tenure. How easy is it to ask an offensive lineman to flip sides? Take a right tackle and move him to the left, and vice versa. Pittsburgh could make the move with both of its […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/steelers-offensive-line-coach-weighs-in-on-the-position-change-debate/feed/ 4 926228 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/ranking-the-rooms-afc-north-idl-6/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/ranking-the-rooms-afc-north-idl-6/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 13:15:46 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=925916 Football starts up front in the trenches, on both sides of the ball. Much like the emphasis that’s been placed on offensive lines in the AFC North in recent years through the draft and free agency, the same can be said for the defensive lines, particularly on the interior. The AFC North got a big […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/ranking-the-rooms-afc-north-idl-6/feed/ 2 925916 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/four-steelers-veterans-on-roster-bubble-ahead-of-minicamp/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/four-steelers-veterans-on-roster-bubble-ahead-of-minicamp/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 12:15:04 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926326 With a new coaching staff in place and a number of new faces on the roster, things seem to be wide open this offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, the big names are all seemingly safe, but jobs on the roster fringes appear to be up for grabs as the new coaching staff asserts […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/four-steelers-veterans-on-roster-bubble-ahead-of-minicamp/feed/ 9 926326 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/bill-barnwelll-questions-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-reunion-really-makes-my-brain-hurt/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/bill-barnwelll-questions-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-reunion-really-makes-my-brain-hurt/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:33 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=925767 When Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the chances of Aaron Rodgers returning felt very slim. Yet, after the team hired Mike McCarthy, Rodgers started to grow fond of the idea. A few months later, he finally came to a decision, rejoining the Steelers just ahead of their first OTA […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/bill-barnwelll-questions-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-reunion-really-makes-my-brain-hurt/feed/ 5 925767 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/study-rookie-gabriel-rubio-is-a-better-pass-rusher-than-you-might-think/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/study-rookie-gabriel-rubio-is-a-better-pass-rusher-than-you-might-think/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 11:45:55 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926004 Today, I wanted to continue learning about the 2026 NFL Draft class for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next is Notre Dame DL Gabriel Rubio. The narrative has been that Rubio is a stout run defender but lacking as a pass rusher. Looking at this from a stat perspective paints a more optimistic picture. Here is a […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/study-rookie-gabriel-rubio-is-a-better-pass-rusher-than-you-might-think/feed/ 12 926004 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/shoot-i-hope-its-significant-new-steelers-fb-riley-nowakowski-trying-to-play-as-much-as-possible/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/shoot-i-hope-its-significant-new-steelers-fb-riley-nowakowski-trying-to-play-as-much-as-possible/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:11 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926076 The Steelers haven’t regularly deployed a true fullback in some time; can Riley Nowakowski change that under HC Mike McCarthy? To listen to McCarthy talk about the position, you’d certainly think so. On the subject with reporters on Thursday, he talked about having three fullbacks on the roster simultaneously as a head coach. “I would […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/shoot-i-hope-its-significant-new-steelers-fb-riley-nowakowski-trying-to-play-as-much-as-possible/feed/ 2 926076 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/carney-pittsburgh-steelers-pre-minicamp-2026-53-man-roster-prediction/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/carney-pittsburgh-steelers-pre-minicamp-2026-53-man-roster-prediction/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 10:15:49 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=925954 The offseason calendar continues to roll along in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are accelerating toward mandatory minicamp next week. Training camp will be here before you know it. In the meantime, there are plenty of roster battles that could impact final cuts in late August. With nearly an entirely new coaching staff in […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/carney-pittsburgh-steelers-pre-minicamp-2026-53-man-roster-prediction/feed/ 107 925954 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/im-thinking-score-every-time-germie-bernard-only-plays-one-way-with-the-ball-in-his-hands/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/im-thinking-score-every-time-germie-bernard-only-plays-one-way-with-the-ball-in-his-hands/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926093 Steelers rookie WR Germie Bernard only knows one way to play when he has the ball in his hands: find the end zone. A second-round pick, it’s reasonable to expect him to have a sizeable role this season. For his part, Bernard knows what his job is once he catches the ball, and the Steelers […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/im-thinking-score-every-time-germie-bernard-only-plays-one-way-with-the-ball-in-his-hands/feed/ 0 926093 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/how-will-keeanu-benton-play-in-contract-year-and-where/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/how-will-keeanu-benton-play-in-contract-year-and-where/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:26 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=925813 How will Keeanu Benton play in his contract season—and where? Keeanu Benton is now going into his fourth season, the final year of his rookie contract. How will he play—and where will he play? Under a new coaching staff, there are hints that he could have a more versatile role. For most of his career, […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/how-will-keeanu-benton-play-in-contract-year-and-where/feed/ 4 925813 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-2026-hall-of-honor-steelhers-event-giants-fear-olszewski-tore-achilles/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-2026-hall-of-honor-steelhers-event-giants-fear-olszewski-tore-achilles/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:10 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926220 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 29. 2026 HALL OF HONOR The Steelers are one of the most decorated teams in the NFL. They’ve won […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/depot-after-dark-2026-hall-of-honor-steelhers-event-giants-fear-olszewski-tore-achilles/feed/ 3 926220 https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/80-percent-chance-mason-rudolph-is-the-backup-qb-to-start-the-season-says-kaboly/ https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/80-percent-chance-mason-rudolph-is-the-backup-qb-to-start-the-season-says-kaboly/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:17 +0000 https://steelersdepot.com/?p=926264 The Pittsburgh Steelers know who their starting quarterback will be Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. That’s QB Aaron Rodgers. The bigger question is this: Who will be Rodgers’ backup this season? Will it be second-year QB Will Howard? Or will veteran QB Mason Rudolph keep that role? If you believe the original quarterback “depth […]]]> https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/80-percent-chance-mason-rudolph-is-the-backup-qb-to-start-the-season-says-kaboly/feed/ 25 926264