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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/17/26 2:30 PM -
‘You Don’t Have A Choice’: Chad Johnson Says Steelers Have ‘No Answer’ At QB Besides Aaron Rodgers. When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers last year, many believed it would be the legendary quarterback’s final season. That might not be the case, though. While Rodgers hasn’t made an official decision yet, new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has been in contact with him. McCarthy hasn’t ruled out the four-time MVP returning. Some […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/you-dont-have-a-...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/17/26 2:01 PM -
Steelers 2026 Free Agent Analysis – WR Calvin Austin III. Steelers Free Agent Analysis: Calvin Austin III Position: Wide Receiver Experience: 4 Years Free Agent Status: Unrestricted 2025 Salary Cap Hit: $1,226,084 2025 Season Breakdown: Calvin Austin III didn’t have the big year in 2025 he surely hoped for, but he had some big moments for the Steelers. He delivered multiple game-winning touchdowns, Aaron Rodgers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/steelers-2026-fr...
Miami Dolphins (DEF - MIA)

2/17/26 2:01 PM -
There’s One More Good Reason For Steelers To Avoid Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins announced the release WR Tyreek Hill on Monday, and with a talented receiver on the open market, there’s been plenty of analysts floating Pittsburgh as a potential landing spot for the former All-Pro. The Steelers have a big need at receiver, and Hill is a big name who could be one of […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/theres-one-more-...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

2/17/26 2:01 PM -
Four Candidates To Fix Pittsburgh’s Punting Issue. Chris Boswell is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ career leader in net yards per punt. Let that sink in for a minute. The sample size of just one punt doesn’t mean everything, but it means something — especially when that mark is just 43.0 yards. There were 10 punters who cleared that mark in 2025, let alone in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/four-candidates-...
Baker Mayfield (QB - TB)

2/17/26 9:48 AM -
Could Bucs Possibly Reunite With Former QB Kyle Trask?. The biggest quarterback question that the Bucs have in the 2026 offseason is if they are going to give a contract extension to Baker Mayfield, and is he even willing to sign one? They do have another question on a smaller scale, though, about who their backup quarterback next season is going to be.
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-kyle-trask-possi...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/17/26 9:21 AM -
Zach Banner To James Harrison: ‘Shut Your Mouth’ About Mike Tomlin. The former Steelers drama won’t die, with Zach Banner weighing in—strongly—on James Harrison’s take on Mike Tomlin. While Ben Roethlisberger took the brunt of it from Joey Porter Sr. for his comments about Tomlin, Banner, who played with Roethlisberger but not Harrison, took strong objection to the latter’s comments. To James Harrison, a guy that […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/zach-banner-to-j...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/17/26 9:16 AM -
ESPN Names Steelers Best Free Agency Landing Spot For ‘Disruptive Box Defender’. The Pittsburgh Steelers will have nearly $40 million in cap space to work with, based on the latest salary cap update from Steelers Depot’s Dave Bryan, and that significant chunk of change could allow the Black and Gold to be aggressive in free agency. Though they have some free agents of their own to retain, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/espn-names-steel...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

2/17/26 9:01 AM -
Will Darnell Washington Lose Playing Time Under Mike McCarthy?. Will Darnell Washington lose playing time with the Steelers under Mike McCarthy? The Steelers coaching staff that loved TE Darnell Washington isn’t here anymore, replaced by Mike McCarthy and his crew. While McCarthy is a former tight ends coach himself, as is his new offensive coordinator, what does that mean for a tight end who […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/will-darnell-was...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/17/26 6:21 AM -
Zach Banner To James Harrison: ‘Shut Your Mouth’ About Mike Tomlin. The former Steelers drama won’t die, with Zach Banner weighing in—strongly—on James Harrison’s take on Mike Tomlin. While Ben Roethlisberger took the brunt of it from Joey Porter Sr. for his comments about Tomlin, Banner, who played with Roethlisberger but not Harrison, took strong objection to the latter’s comments. To James Harrison, a guy that […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/zach-banner-to-j...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

2/17/26 6:01 AM -
Will Darnell Washington Lose Playing Time Under Mike McCarthy?. Will Darnell Washington lose playing time with the Steelers under Mike McCarthy? The Steelers coaching staff that loved TE Darnell Washington isn’t here anymore, replaced by Mike McCarthy and his crew. While McCarthy is a former tight ends coach himself, as is his new offensive coordinator, what does that mean for a tight end who […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/will-darnell-was...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/17/26 5:01 AM -
Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Mock Draft (Version 1.0). My first Pittsburgh Steelers mock draft of the 2026 cycle. This is a unique season in so many ways. A brand-new coaching staff risks changing our “Blue’s Clues” for how the franchise has drafted, even if GM Omar Khan remains in place. And as of now, there are a dozen projected picks Pittsburgh will use. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/kozora-pittsburg...
Bucky Irving (RB - TB)

2/16/26 11:00 PM -
Bucs RB Bucky Irving Had Offseason Surgery. Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving dealt with a lot last year. First there was foot and shoulder injuries that occurred in a Week 4 loss to the Eagles. Then came a mentally rough patch while he was recovering from those injuries when Irving was isolated from the team as he was rehabbing. Irving's foot
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-rb-bucky-irving-...
Drew Brees (QB - NO)

2/16/26 6:08 PM -
Drew Brees comments on Hall of Fame potential for veteran quarterbacks. Hall of Famer Drew Brees thinks it is only a matter of time before a few of his veteran quarterback peers from his draft class receive the highest honor the NFL can bestow: a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/drew_brees...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

2/16/26 6:00 PM -
Former NFL RB Believes Tyreek Hill Is ‘Type Of Playmaker The Pittsburgh Steelers Need’. Wide receiver has been one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest weaknesses for the past few years. While they traded for DK Metcalf last year, they struggled to find sufficient depth behind him. They enter this offseason once again looking to upgrade at wideout. A new option has emerged for them, too. The Miami Dolphins are […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/former-nfl-rb-be...
Cade Otton (TE - TB)

2/16/26 3:30 PM -
Bucs May Lose Cade Otton To This Team. Whether Bucs tight end Cade Otton should come back to Tampa Bay next season has been a point of contention. Just look at this Point-Counterpoint conversation that was had recently about it on PewterReport.com. But considering that Otton is a free agent in the 2026 offseason, its not just the Bucs and only the
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-may-lose-cade-ot...
Philadelphia Eagles (DEF - PHI)

2/16/26 2:46 PM -
After Intense Backlash, Bill Barnwell Offers New Steelers Trade Proposal To Land QB Tanner McKee. A few days after catching flak for suggesting a Nick Herbig trade to address the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback position long term, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell doubled down on the Black and Gold trading for the same quarterback. This time though, the longtime ESPN analyst pivoted with his proposed Steelers trade package to land Philadelphia Eagles backup […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/after-intense-ba...
Baker Mayfield (QB - TB)

2/16/26 2:34 PM -
Bucs Mailbag: Baker Mayfield Disrespect, Todd Bowles’ “Eureka Moment”. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Managing your family’s wealth means more to Amuni Financial than simply allocating your assets. It means legacy planning, brokerage & advisory services, retirement accounts, college savings accounts and insurance services. With 40 years of experience, let Amuni Financial help you plan ahead and stay ahead. Call
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-mailbag-baker-ma...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/16/26 2:15 PM -
Former NFL GM Believes Steelers Should ‘Clearly’ Move On From ‘Bridge QB’ Aaron Rodgers. One local beat writer expects 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and soon. Yet for one former NFL GM now working as a talking head on television, it’s well past time for the Black and Gold to move on from Rodgers under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy and look elsewhere at […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/former-nfl-gm-be...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/16/26 2:06 PM -
New Steelers Free Agency Option At WR Emerges After Dolphins Cut Tyreek Hill. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a significant need at wide receiver entering the offseason, and they will have a shot at landing a player they were connected with last season leading up to the trade deadline. According to multiple reports, the Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill suffered the serious knee injury in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/new-steelers-fre...
Miami Dolphins (DEF - MIA)

2/16/26 2:06 PM -
The Terrible Podcast — Steelers Offseason Free Agent List, Drafting QB Probability, Weekend News & More. Season 16, Episode 94 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the plethora of roster cuts the Miami Dolphins appear set to make ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL year in March. We do wonder, however, if a […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/the-terrible-pod...
Malik Willis (QB - GB)

2/16/26 2:00 PM -
James Harrison Explains One Advantage Malik Willis Has Over Will Howard. One of the biggest priorities of Mike McCarthy’s tenure in Pittsburgh will be finding and developing the Steelers’ next franchise quarterback. Unfortunately, this isn’t the best offseason for the team to need help at the position. Picking 21st in the first round, the Steelers don’t really have a standout option early in the draft. The […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/james-harrison-e...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/16/26 12:57 PM -
‘You Broke The Brotherhood, Bruh’: James Harrison Responds To Joey Porter Sr.’s Comments. Joey Porter Sr. criticizing Ben Roethlisberger grabbed the headlines, but his rant didn’t stop there. Lost in the noise was a pointed jab at James Harrison. Porter took exception to Harrison’s comments about Mike Tomlin not being a great coach, saying it was Tomlin who helped deliver him a borderline Hall of Fame career. “He […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/you-broke-the-br...
Philadelphia Eagles (DEF - PHI)

2/16/26 11:46 AM -
After Intense Backlash, Bill Barnwell Offers New Steelers Trade Proposal To Land QB Tanner McKee. A few days after catching flak for suggesting a Nick Herbig trade to address the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback position long term, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell doubled down on the Black and Gold trading for the same quarterback. This time though, the longtime ESPN analyst pivoted with his proposed Steelers trade package to land Philadelphia Eagles backup […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/after-intense-ba...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/16/26 11:40 AM -
Former Steelers OL James Daniels Released By Dolphins. Former Pittsburgh Steelers OG James Daniels is reportedly being released by the Miami Dolphins after one season with the team. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported the news Monday morning via Twitter. The Dolphins have released veteran guard James Daniels, per source. pic.twitter.com/z0mnGeMl6A — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 16, 2026 Daniels signed a three-year, $24 million […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/former-steelers-...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/16/26 11:15 AM -
Former NFL GM Believes Steelers Should ‘Clearly’ Move On From ‘Bridge QB’ Aaron Rodgers. One local beat writer expects 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and soon. Yet for one former NFL GM now working as a talking head on television, it’s well past time for the Black and Gold to move on from Rodgers under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy and look elsewhere at […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/former-nfl-gm-be...
Baker Mayfield (QB - TB)

2/16/26 9:34 AM -
Bucs Mailbag: Baker Mayfield Disrespect, Todd Bowles’ “Eureka Moment”. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Managing your family’s wealth means more to Amuni Financial than simply allocating your assets. It means legacy planning, brokerage & advisory services, retirement accounts, college savings accounts and insurance services. With 40 years of experience, let Amuni Financial help you plan ahead and stay ahead. Call
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-mailbag-baker-ma...
A.J. Brown (WR - PHI)

2/16/26 8:33 AM -
A.J. Brown, QB drama and cap crunches: The hottest 2026 NFL offseason issue for every team. From blockbuster contract decisions and franchise quarterback questions to roster overhauls and salary-cap crunches, every organization faces a defining storyline that could shape its season long before Week 1 kicks off.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/aj_brown_q...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/16/26 5:18 AM -
Art Rooney II Must Be A Happy Man. Friday, news broke the NFL won its arbitration case over the NFLPA that would prevent the union from formally issuing annual team report cards. Ones that often offered scathing reviews of teams, especially of owner Art Rooney II and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the report cards and feedback will still exist behind-closed-doors and likely and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/art-rooney-ii-mu...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/16/26 2:18 AM -
Art Rooney II Must Be A Happy Man. Friday, news broke the NFL won its arbitration case over the NFLPA that would prevent the union from formally issuing annual team report cards. Ones that often offered scathing reviews of teams, especially of owner Art Rooney II and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the report cards and feedback will still exist behind-closed-doors and likely and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/art-rooney-ii-mu...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/16/26 2:00 AM -
Study: Mike McCarthy And Patrick Graham’s Big Play Resumes. A new chapter for the Pittsburgh Steelers is here. Continuing to learn more about the coaching staff, today I’ll provide explosive play stats resumes for HC Mike McCarthy (and offensive play caller) along with DC Patrick Graham. The importance of explosive plays (20-plus yards) is that it’s proven to lead to more scoring drives, or […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/study-mike-mccar...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/16/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Big Ben At Bull Riding, Browns DC Interviews, Former Steeler Details Debut Disaster. 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 Feb. 15. BEN ROETHLISBERGER AT PBA IN PITTSBURGH It’s been quite an interesting week with ex-Steelers, namely Joey Porter Jr., […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/depot-after-dark...