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Falcons' plan to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts tightens the market for top tight ends, potentially giving the Steelers' Pat Freiermuth added trade value as Pittsburgh pursues a win-now approach under new coach Mike McCarthy.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah laid out two practical options for the Steelers: use a third‑round pick to acquire a veteran (potentially at quarterback) to plug a hole now, or trade back into 2027 to accumulate more high‑end picks if the 2026 QB class doesn’t meet expectations. Each path has drawbacks, including aging roster implications for a veteran route and uncertain return on a 2027 draft push, but either strategy could shape Pittsburgh’s plans for this year and beyond.
Steelers President Art Rooney II issued a heartfelt statement mourning Mike Wagner, praising his pivotal role on the 1970s championship teams, his toughness and consistency, and his team-first attitude, while extending condolences to Wagner’s family.
Garrett's unanimous Defensive Player of the Year win contrasts with T.J. Watt’s down season (seven sacks, three misses) and aging edge-rusher concerns, even as Garrett set a single-season sacks record with 23. Pittsburgh’s $123 million extension signals belief Watt still has more to give, making this moment feel like a potential turning point and a test of Watt's ability to reclaim dominance.
The Steelers expanded their coaching staff with five hires on Wednesday: Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator, Danny Crossman as special teams coordinator, Joe Whitt Jr. as assistant head coach/secondary, Domata Peko as defensive line coach, and Pat Reilly as defensive quality control coach. Earlier in the week they added James Campen (offensive line coach), Jahri Evans (assistant offensive line coach), Ramon Chinyoung (running backs coach), Adam Henry (receivers coach) and Tom Arth (quarterbacks coach), signaling a broad reshaping of Pittsburgh’s coaching staff.
Mike McCarthy outlined a quarterback-focused plan for the Steelers, saying he’ll install and call plays and that quarterback fundamentals will drive the offense. He stressed meticulous five-step drops, precise footwork, ball carriage and a quick release, plus extensive film work and multiple throwing platforms for scrambles. He also advocates simple, adaptable progressions, run-read concepts, and freedom at the line, all built around developing Pittsburgh’s next franchise QB while balancing today’s shotgun-heavy, diverse defenses.
The Steelers announced multiple additions to their coaching staff: James Campen will be the offensive line coach, Jahri Evans as assistant offensive line coach, Ramon Chinyoung Sr. as running backs coach, Adam Henry as receivers coach, with Tom Arth remaining quarterbacks coach; Campen brings extensive NFL experience as a long-time OL coach and run game coordinator, Evans is a Hall of Fame-caliber former Saints standout, Chinyoung comes from the Cowboys with a strong coaching background, and Henry has NFL and college experience coaching receivers, while Arth continues to oversee quarterback development.
New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy says Pittsburgh already has a playoff roster and will focus on free agency and a strong draft, with Aaron Rodgers potentially returning as quarterback and up to 12 picks projected for the 2026 draft class.
Mike McCarthy says a Rodgers reunion with the Steelers would be 'awesome' and a 'great chapter' if Rodgers returns, signaling optimism about their Packers-era pairing despite past tensions, while Pittsburgh weighs quarterback options in a tight market.
With Mike McCarthy guiding the Steelers, Pittsburgh is mapping out its 2026 quarterback plan and is widely expected to bring Aaron Rodgers back if he’s still willing to play. Rodgers hasn’t signed yet, but beat writer Mark Kaboly says many Steelers expect him to return, which would make him the starter if healthy, while Will Howard could serve in a development role rather than Week 1 starter given his limited NFL backing.
The Steelers hired Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator, tapping a 17-year NFL coaching veteran who spent the last four seasons as the Las Vegas Raiders’ DC. Graham’s career includes stints with the Patriots, Giants, Packers and Dolphins, and he has served as a defensive coordinator in seven straight years. Under his guidance the Raiders ranked well in multiple defensive metrics in 2023-24, with players like Maxx Crosby earning multiple Pro Bowls and Robert Spillane putting up a career-high tackle total in 2024. A Yale alumnus, Graham also previously worked with Mike McCarthy during a Packers stint, signaling Pittsburgh’s intent to bring a tested, defense-focused approach to the team.
Patrick Graham was named the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive coordinator, signaling a potential defensive overhaul and roster moves as he settles in. Known for producing solid results with limited talent, Graham could pursue Raiders free agents such as Eric Stokes (CB), Elandon Roberts (LB), Lonnie Johnson Jr. (S), and Jamal Adams (LB) to reshape Pittsburgh’s defense and guide a likely wave of personnel changes and investments.
The Pittsburgh Steelers named Mike McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, as their new head coach, a hiring that has sparked mixed reactions and brought back memories of the 2022 Kenny Pickett draft. Analysts note McCarthy’s NFL success and quarterback-development track record, but some worry the move echoes a hometown-pitch that previously delayed finding the team’s next franchise quarterback until it’s proven on the field.
Ben Roethlisberger praised Mike McCarthy as a “coach with heart” for the Steelers, calling the hire smart, noting McCarthy’s Pittsburgh roots and offensive-minded approach, and suggesting he’ll balance the offense with strong quarterback development while integrating young coaching talent.
Mike McCarthy said at his introductory press conference that he will personally call the Steelers’ offensive plays and run the offense, a move intended to boost a unit that has struggled since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. The piece notes that in 2025 Pittsburgh ranked 25th in total offense (305.6 yards per game) and 15th in scoring (23.4 points per game).