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Ex-NFLer’s Huge Disrespect For Shedeur Sanders As Deion Sanders’ Son Suffers Drastic Fall in Latest Mock Draft

Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock plummets as a former NFL QB questions his elite traits, sparking debate over his landing spot and NFL future.
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GM Omar Khan Confirms George Pickens’ Future With Steelers as Mike Tomlin Sends Clear Message on DK Metcalf

With two top-tier wide receivers George Pickens and DK Metcalf on the roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers GM, Omar Khan, addressed the situation
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Kevin Stefanski Lands Final Blow to Deshaun Watson’s Starting Hopes as Browns HC Confirms Shedeur Sanders Plans

Kevin Stefanski’s latest comments hint at a shift in the Browns’ quarterback plans, putting one QB in the spotlight while another is out.
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Outcast Aaron Rodgers Flies Off to Neighbouring Country as Mike Tomlin Addresses Steelers’ ‘Deadline’ for QB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting to sign Aaron Rodgers but still there's no update on the QB's decision as he flies of to other country
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Jets Owner Throws Aaron Glenn Under the Bus for Expelling Aaron Rodgers With a Direct Message on Justin Fields

After releasing Aaron Rodgers and signing Justin Fields, Woody Johnson reveals reason behind releasing the veteran QB from NY.
NFL: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

NFL Rumors: Mike Tomlin Wants Kirk Cousins After Aaron Rodgers as Unwanted Falcons QB Decides Future

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in pursuit to sign Aaron Rodgers but looks like Mike Tomlin could sign Kirk Cousins for starting QB role
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Mike Tomlin Delivers Harsh Truth on Steelers Under Russell Wilson After Confirming Starting QB Candidate

Mike Tomlin's candid insights on the Steelers and Russell Wilson's impact. Find out who he’s eyeing as the next starting QB for the team!
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Mike Tomlin Confirms Arthur Smith’s Role in Major Change as Steelers HC Reveals Aaron Rodgers Timeline

Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, is about to start his second season with the team, and Mike Tomlin presented his expectations.
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Super Bowl Champ Ex-Teammate Gives Up on Russell Wilson With Strong Verdict as $5.15B Franchise’s Rejection Revealed

A sharp, witty deep dive into Russell Wilson’s twilight years, Marshawn Lynch’s brutal honesty, and the Giants’ high-stakes gamble.
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Steelers Owner Breaks Silence on Losing Russell Wilson and Justin Fields As Mike Tomlin Confirms QB Plans

A deep dive into the Steelers’ quarterback shake-up, Mike Tomlin’s next move, and the franchise’s relentless pursuit of legacy.
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Jets GM Confirms Bad News for Garrett Wilson and 2x Pro Bowler After Announcing Justin Fields As Starter

The Jets GM shares disappointing updates for Garrett Wilson and a 2x Pro Bowler while confirming Justin Fields as the starting quarterback.
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Steelers News: Mike Tomlin Given Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers After Ousted QB’s Desperate Step

Time is running out as the Steelers wait with bated breath for Aaron Rodgers' decision. What does the future hold for them?
NFL: DEC 15 Jets at Jaguars

NFL Rumors: Vikings’ to Sign Aaron Rodgers Underneath Steelers’ Nose After JJ McCarthy’s Big QB1 Confession

Could Aaron Rodgers really land in Minnesota? As the Steelers wait for his decision, Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy faces an uncertain future.
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Tom Brady’s Raiders Make Major QB Move After Shedeur Sanders’ Demand From Geno Smith & Co.

The Raiders are checking out Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. Could he be their next big move? Here's what we know so far.
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NFL Rumors: Aaron Rodgers’ Desperation for Steelers Revealed as Mike Tomlin Refuses to Revisit Contract Offer

The Pittsburgh Steelers hasn't signed Aaron Rodgers yet to top that off, Rodgers' desperated move for a deal came to light
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Russell Wilson and Ciara’s Strong Decision for 2M Americans After Celebrating NY Giants Move

Learn about Ciara and Russell Wilson's move towards cancer awareness, amidst SEER's report of 2 million new cancer cases in US in 2024.
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NFL Rumors: Sean McVay Joins Mike Tomlin in 11,970-Yard Prospect Chase As Rams Linked With Ex-Cardinals LB

With Stafford’s time ticking, McVay must decide—bet on Jaxson Dart’s potential or reinforce the Rams’ defense with a veteran LB.
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Derrick Henry’s Strong Update for Baltimore Ravens As John Harbaugh Agrees to 3-year extension

A high-energy deep dive into Baltimore’s relentless pursuit of glory, fueled by Derrick Henry’s dominance and Harbaugh’s enduring legacy.
NFL: Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens

George Pickens’ Dad Throws Mike Tomlin’s Steelers Under the Bus As Steelers Made big Promise by Aaron Rodgers

A deep dive into the Steelers’ offseason chaos—George Pickens’ QB frustration, his dad’s shade, and the Aaron Rodgers wildcard.
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Steelers Faith in Aaron Rodgers Confirmed as NFL Insider Provides Timeline for Veteran QB’s Decision

Will Aaron Rodgers finally commit to the Steelers, or is Pittsburgh just another stop in his offseason saga?
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Steelers Receive $70M Aaron Rodgers Update as Raiders Star Makes Worrying Prediction

Steelers receive a mind boggling $70M update on Aaron Rodgers as Raiders star made his feelings known about the ex-Jets QB's future.
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NFL Rumors: Tom Brady’s Raiders Compete With Steelers to Draft 7820-Yard QB After GM’s Direct Message to Geno Smith

Tom Brady and the Raiders may be looking to choose one of the best quarterbacks in college football, but they face a significant barrier.
NFL: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys

Cam Heyward Mourns Huge Loss With Emotional 4-Word Message as Steelers’ Legend Shares ‘Awesome’ Tribute

Cam Heyward mourns the loss of a family member with a 4-word emotional message as he expresses his gratitude to a fitting tribute.
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National Reporter’s Strong Verdict on Russell Wilson’s Signing as Giants Biggest QB Mistake Revealed

The Giants’ desperation led them to Russell Wilson, ignoring clear red flags from the Steelers—now, Gotham holds its breath.
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Kevin Stefanski Told To Ditch Shedeur Sanders for Abdul Carter After Penn State Star’s Meeting With the Browns

Kevin Stefanski faces a tough decision! Find out why Abdul Carter is the top pick over Shedeur Sanders after his meeting with the Browns.
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NFL Rumors: Mike Tomlin to Sign Another Super Bowl Winning QB Not Named Aaron Rodgers After 4x MVP’s Ex-Teammate’s Bold Prediction

Aaron Rodgers might be snubbed by Mike Tomlin's Steelers in the face of their new QB option while an old teammate hints at a landing spot.
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About Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers: 2024 Roster, Players, Schedule, Super Bowl Wins and More

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American team that are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Amassing over 5.9 million fans, the franchise is a member of the AFC North division in the National Football League. The franchise adopted a City Seal and official standard “based on Sir William Pitt's family coat of arms. This is the source of Pittsburgh's Black & Gold color jerseys.” Established in the early 1920s, this franchise holds a storied history with multiple historic wins and records such as being the only team to win two back-to-back Super Bowls on different occasions. 

A look into the history!

The story of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a fascinating journey of struggle, persistence, and ultimate triumph. Founded by Art Rooney in 1933, the team started as the Pittsburgh Pirates, reflecting the city's baseball roots. But the early years were rough, with constant name changes and poor performances on the field. It wasn't until the 1970s that the Steelers, now named after Pittsburgh's steel industry, found their rhythm under coach Chuck Noll.

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Noll's leadership and the emergence of stars like Terry Bradshaw, Joe Greene, and Franco Harris transformed the Steelers into a dominant force in the league. Under them, the “Steel Curtain” defense became legendary. Not only that! The team's hard-nosed, disciplined style of play led them to win four Super Bowls in just six years (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979), marking a period of dominance. Consequently, this incredible success set a standard of excellence that defined the Steelers as a football powerhouse in the NFL. Additionally, because of his popular name, The Chuck Noll Foundation was opened which focuses on advancing research on brain injuries, particularly in relation to sports. This itself tells why Noll was a great name at that time.

However, soon the team was hit by another issue. The 1980s era brought challenges for the franchise as all their key players retired. But the franchise's strong foundation kept it stable. Then came coach Bill Cowher in the 1990s. Under him, the Steelers regained their competitive edge, returning to the playoffs and making another Super Bowl appearance, winning XL in 2006. After years under the new head coach, Mike Tomlin, in 2008, the Steelers, especially their defense again played a powerful force in the league. 

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That defense dominated almost every major statistical category, leading the franchise to win the AFC championship and the Super Bowl XLIII. Additionally, the prowess of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was drafted in 2004, cannot also be neglected. Also known as Big Ben, the former star QB ranks in “one of five quarterbacks in NFL history to register 160 regular season wins as a starter.” Now, the current team is rebuilding with their new QBs ”“ Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. And the entire team is looking to have the same success this year too after the 2009 Super Bowl. 

All in all, through highs and lows, the Steelers have remained one of the NFL's most respected and successful franchises, embodying the spirit of resilience and determination.

Notable milestones and achievements

  • The Steelers have won six Super Bowl championships till now. They have also tied for the most in NFL history with the New England Patriots, with victories in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, and XLIII.
  • Additionally, the Steelers have a storied statistical history, including multiple Hall of Fame players ”“ “32 Pro Football Hall of Famers and 49 members in their Hall of Honor.” 
  • Their legacy of strong defensive performances, especially during the "Steel Curtain" era can be seen from their records, as the front four were Hall of Famers. 
  • The franchise ranks fourth in total NFL Championships “behind the Packers (13), Bears (9), and Giants (8).” 
  • Established in honor of legendary coach Chuck Noll, the foundation focuses on advancing research on brain injuries, particularly in relation to sports.

Major rivalries of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Cleveland Browns: This rivalry is one of the oldest rivalries in the league. Having met 145 times on the gridiron, the Browns have won 63 games while the Steel City has 81 games as an edge. They have tied once. 

Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens: It is considered to be one of the most intense and greatest rivalries of all time. Multiple conflicts between players on the field, and even disagreements among coaches have led to this rivalry since 1996. They have played 60 times, in which the Steelers have 35 games of advantage than Ravens’ 25.

Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals: These teams are also considered biggest rivals of each other and have met 109 times against each other. Steelers are one up with 70 wins while Bengals are just on 39 games advantage. 

All these are major rivals of each other especially because of their AFC North division. 

Major contracts of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024

$277,632,910 / 15th
$13,522,282 / 22nd
$3,022,222 / 9th
$24,381,070 / 20th

Who are the starters for the 2024 season?

Led by head coach Mike Tomlin, this year, QB Russell Wilson is expected to be the starter of the team. He will potentially be backed by Justin Fields and Kyle Allen. Apart from Wilson, these players will be starting in their respective positions:

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RB Najee Harris

WR George Pickens

WR Van Jefferson

WR Calvin Austin III

TE Pat Freiermuth

FB Jack Colletto

LT Dan Moore Jr.

LG Isaac Seumalo

C Nate Herbig Q

RG James Daniels

RT Broderick Jones 

LDE Larry Ogunjobi

NT Keeanu Benton Q

RDE Cameron Heyward

WLB T.J. Watt

LILB Patrick Queen

RILB Elandon Roberts

SLB Alex Highsmith

LCB Donte Jackson

SS DeShon Elliott

FS Minkah Fitzpatrick

RCB Joey Porter Jr.

NB Beanie Bishop Jr.

PK Chris Boswell

P Cameron Johnston

H Cameron Johnston

PR Calvin Austin III

KR Cordarrelle Patterson

LS Christian Kuntz

Notable coaches and players

  • The team has had three long-tenured head coaches since 1969. These notable HCs are: Chuck Noll (23 seasons from 1969 until 1991); Bill Cowher (15 seasons from 1992 until 2006), and Mike Tomlin (18 seasons from 2007 to present). They all have significantly contributed to the team's consistency and success, with every coach having one Super Bowl at least. 
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  • Notable players include Terry Bradshaw (14 seasons), Franco Harris (12 seasons), Joe Greene (13 seasons), and more recently, Ben Roethlisberger (18 seasons) and Troy Polamalu (12 seasons), many of whom are enshrined in the Hall of Fame. 

The schedule of the Pittsburgh Steelers

WKDATEOPPONENTTIME
1Sun, 8 Sep@Atlanta10:30 PM
2Mon, 16 Sep@Denver1:55 AM
3Sun, 22 SepvsLos Angeles10:30 PM
4Sun, 29 Sep@Indianapolis10:30 PM
5Mon, 7 OctvsDallas5:50 AM
6Mon, 14 Oct@Las Vegas1:35 AM
7Mon, 21 OctvsNew York5:50 AM
8Tue, 29 OctvsNew York5:45 AM
9BYE WEEK
10Sun, 10 Nov@Washington11:30 PM
11Sun, 17 NovvsBaltimore11:30 PM
12Fri, 22 Nov@Cleveland6:45 AM
13Sun, 1 Dec@Cincinnati11:30 PM
14Sun, 8 DecvsCleveland11:30 PM
15Mon, 16 Dec@Philadelphia2:55 AM
16Sun, 22 Dec@Baltimore3:00 AM
17Wed, 25 DecvsKansas City11:30 PM
18Sun, 5 JanvsCincinnatiTBD