The Athletic - Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl/team/steelers/ Pittsburgh Steelers news from The Athletic (NYTimes). http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification python-feedgen en Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:29:34 +0000 Steelers post-combine mock draft: Targeting two big needs early https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7090872/2026/03/06/steelers-post-combine-mock-draft/ Combine interviews offer some clues to Steelers' draft strategy. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7090872/2026/03/06/steelers-post-combine-mock-draft/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Steelers' free agency to-do list: Re-sign Aaron Rodgers, Kenny G — then target these players https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7085334/2026/03/05/steelers-free-agency-targets-cap-space/ Using Daniel Popper's top 150 free agents as a guide, let's highlight a few players who make sense at critical positions for the Steelers. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7085334/2026/03/05/steelers-free-agency-targets-cap-space/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 2026 NFL free-agency rankings: Trey Hendrickson, Malik Willis highlight updated top 150 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058500/2026/03/05/nfl-free-agent-tracker-rankings-2026/ NFL free agency is nearly here. We're tracking it all, from the best available players to signings and contract details around the league. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058500/2026/03/05/nfl-free-agent-tracker-rankings-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Steelers to release TE Jonnu Smith, underscoring commitment to Pat Freiermuth https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088480/2026/03/04/steelers-to-release-te-jonnu-smith-underscoring-commitment-to-pat-freiermuth/ The move frees up cap space and helps alleviate a depth-chart logjam. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088480/2026/03/04/steelers-to-release-te-jonnu-smith-underscoring-commitment-to-pat-freiermuth/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Rodgers praises, defends Mike McCarthy — but doesn't say whether he'll play in 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088092/2026/03/04/aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-steelers-plans/ On Wednesday, Rodgers made his first public comments since McCarthy's hiring as the Steelers' new head coach. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7088092/2026/03/04/aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-steelers-plans/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 QB predictions for every NFL team: From Malik Willis sweepstakes to Flacco’s next stop https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7083539/2026/03/04/starting-quarterback-projections-free-agency-draft/ Fearless predictions on how an unsettled QB market could play out over the coming weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7083539/2026/03/04/starting-quarterback-projections-free-agency-draft/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Everything we learned about all 32 teams at the 2026 NFL combine https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7077535/2026/03/02/nfl-combine-2026-takeaways-free-agency-plans/ GMs and coaches revealed their hand at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Here is what we know. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7077535/2026/03/02/nfl-combine-2026-takeaways-free-agency-plans/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Rodgers' timeline, Pat Freiermuth trade market: What I heard about the Steelers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7079348/2026/03/02/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-combine-free-agency-offseason-plans/ Plus, Broderick Jones' uncertain status, and the latest on the situations at cornerback and quarterback. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7079348/2026/03/02/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-combine-free-agency-offseason-plans/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Ty Simpson believes he's a franchise quarterback. Do the Steelers agree? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076600/2026/02/28/ty-simpson-pittsburgh-steelers-draft-targets/ Which is the real Simpson? The QB who starred as Alabama started 8-1, or the QB who showed flaws as the Tide lost three of their final six? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076600/2026/02/28/ty-simpson-pittsburgh-steelers-draft-targets/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 David White, JC Tretter among 3 finalists to be named NFLPA executive director: Sources https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076417/2026/02/27/nflpa-executive-director-finalists/ American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti is the third finalist to be the NFLPA's top executive. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7076417/2026/02/27/nflpa-executive-director-finalists/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 It’s the turf Aaron Rodgers once called ‘borderline unplayable.’ How will the Steelers fix it? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7075772/2026/02/27/steelers-nflpa-report-card-acrisure-stadium-turf/ Their stadium's turf was one of a series of low grades the organization received on this year's NFLPA report cards. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7075772/2026/02/27/steelers-nflpa-report-card-acrisure-stadium-turf/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 2026 NFLPA report cards: Grades for all 32 teams https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7074178/2026/02/26/nflpa-report-cards-2026-grades/ The NFLPA team report card survey seeks players' feedback on working conditions for all 32 NFL teams. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7074178/2026/02/26/nflpa-report-cards-2026-grades/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Dolphins top NFLPA's player survey, while Steelers finish last: Source https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7074041/2026/02/26/nfl-nflpa-report-cards-2025-2026-survey-rankings/ The NFL sent a memo to teams advising them not to comment on the survey, alleging the union "cherry-picks which responses to include." https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7074041/2026/02/26/nfl-nflpa-report-cards-2025-2026-survey-rankings/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 For Steelers, it's 'all options on the table' at QB. What does that mean this time? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7068561/2026/02/25/pittsburgh-steelers-qb-search-gm-omar-khan/ GM Omar Khan had a familiar answer when asked about the team's quarterback situation. Plus, takeaways on the rest of Khan's comments. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7068561/2026/02/25/pittsburgh-steelers-qb-search-gm-omar-khan/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Steelers GM says no deadline for Aaron Rodgers: 'I don’t foresee this going like it did last year' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7067818/2026/02/24/steelers-gm-omar-khan-aaron-rodgers-return-deadline/ Omar Khan said he's been in touch with the 42-year-old quarterback, who is scheduled to become a free agent. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7067818/2026/02/24/steelers-gm-omar-khan-aaron-rodgers-return-deadline/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 2026 NFL Mock Draft: College football experts predict the first round https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7057937/2026/02/24/nfl-mock-draft-2026-first-round-college-football-experts/ There’s no better group to discuss the talents and intangibles of 2026's likely first-rounders than the writers who covered them in college. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7057937/2026/02/24/nfl-mock-draft-2026-first-round-college-football-experts/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 How often do NFL teams get coaching hires right? What 23 years of data tells us https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056940/2026/02/24/nfl-head-coach-hire-success-rate/ By our metrics, more than 60 percent of the 160 head coaches hired between 2000 and 2022 were failures. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056940/2026/02/24/nfl-head-coach-hire-success-rate/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 One hot topic for every team at the 2026 NFL combine: Quarterback contracts, Kelce's future https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7063486/2026/02/23/nfl-combine-team-future-question-quarterback-draft/ The NFL combine kicks off this week with plenty of offseason storylines to follow across the league. The Athletic's writers discuss. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7063486/2026/02/23/nfl-combine-team-future-question-quarterback-draft/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 NFL free-agency rankings 2026: Top 10 players at each position https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056606/2026/02/23/nfl-free-agency-rankings-2026-positions/ The running back class is both top-heavy and deep, but shopping at the top of the receiver market could be risky. What about the QB market? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056606/2026/02/23/nfl-free-agency-rankings-2026-positions/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Pressing questions and prospects to watch for the Steelers at the NFL combine https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7060353/2026/02/23/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-combine-draft-free-agency/ What GM Omar Khan will be asked to address, and the players to keep an eye on. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7060353/2026/02/23/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-combine-draft-free-agency/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 AFC North Whiparound: Evaluating new-look division after major coaching overhaul https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7057936/2026/02/20/afc-north-whiparound-browns-bengals-steelers-ravens-2026/ Mike McCarthy, Jesse Minter and Todd Monken join Zac Taylor as three teams look for fresh starts in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7057936/2026/02/20/afc-north-whiparound-browns-bengals-steelers-ravens-2026/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The NFL's 2026 coaching cycle still leaned offense, but what are the other trends? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058451/2026/02/20/nfl-2026-coaching-cycle-trends/ Six of the league's new hires have offensive backgrounds, though Mike Macdonald's success could create a new future model. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058451/2026/02/20/nfl-2026-coaching-cycle-trends/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 NFL beat writer 2026 mock draft 1.0: Teams load up on edge rushers, WRs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7055121/2026/02/19/nfl-writer-2026-mock-draft-wide-receivers-edge-rushers/ Edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive tackles dominate in this mock draft from The Athletic's NFL beat writers. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7055121/2026/02/19/nfl-writer-2026-mock-draft-wide-receivers-edge-rushers/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Steelers draft big board 1.0: First-round options include 6 WRs and a QB question https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056065/2026/02/19/pittsburgh-steelers-draft-big-board-prospects/ A look at the many prospects the Steelers could target in Round 1 and beyond. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7056065/2026/02/19/pittsburgh-steelers-draft-big-board-prospects/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 2026 NFL free-agency rankings: Trey Hendrickson, Daniel Jones, Kenneth Walker lead top 150 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7043952/2026/02/18/nfl-2026-free-agent-rankings-best-available/ Hendrickson tops the list as he prepares to move on from the Bengals, but where does Super Bowl MVP Walker land? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7043952/2026/02/18/nfl-2026-free-agent-rankings-best-available/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000