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Steelers | One more year for Aaron Rodgers Wed May 20, 02:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said that 2026 will be his final season.
| Footballguys view: "Yes. This is it," Rodgers said on Wednesday when asked if this would be his final NFL season. He signed a one-year contract worth up to $25 million this week, reuniting with coach Mike McCarthy, his coach for 13 seasons with the Packers. By agreeing to his deal before OTAs, Rodgers was in the building for what McCarthy called the "most important part of the offseason program." Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season ranked at least in the top seven in most major QB categories. Only Peyton Manning (5) has won more NFL MVP Awards than Rodgers (4). |
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Steelers | Tamon Lynum signs with PIT Mon May 18, 08:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Tamon Lynum (Pittsburgh) has signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source on Monday, May 18.
Link to story Steelers | Rookie RB/WR Eli Heidenreich signs his rookie contract Mon May 18, 04:46 PM
The Steelers have signed rookie RB/WR Eli Heidenreich.
| Footballguys view: According to Footballguy Sigmund Bloom, Heidenreich is an excellent receiver out of the backfield, and he has some potential with Aaron Rodgers after Kenneth Gainwell broke out with the veteran QB at the helm. Still, he may not make the team unless it is at 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson's expense. Some local observers believe that Heidenreich, a seventh-round pick, is a candidate to land on the practice squad this year. We'll follow up as needed. |
Steelers | WR Germie Bernard signs his rookie contract Mon May 18, 04:39 PM
The Steelers have signed their second-round pick, WR Germie Bernard.
| Footballguys view: Bernard will move into the rotation alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. after the Steelers finished 2025 with the second-fewest receptions (136) among WR groups last season. According to Footballguy Jeff Bell, Bernard should immediately work in Pittsburgh's slot and as a gadget player. |
Steelers | Broderick Jones at workout Mon May 18, 01:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones (neck) was present during the offseason workout Monday, May 18, but did not participate in team drills.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers' deal official Mon May 18, 11:19 AM
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers officially signed his one-year deal Monday, May 18. The deal can be worth up to $25 million.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers arrives for OTAs Mon May 18, 09:14 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers arrived for the first day of organized team activities Monday, May 18.
| Footballguys view: Word that Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the team came on Saturday. Rodgers officially signed that deal, paying him up to $25 million for his second season with the Steelers, before taking the field Monday. While his presence at OTAs was expected once the agreement was reached, it's not clear how much work he'll do. Again, Rodgers' return is the best-case outcome for Pittsburgh and fantasy investors interested in DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and the other skill players whose best chances for success depend on solid QB play. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers looks to finish up strong Mon May 18, 01:00 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who didn't have a single 300-yard game in 2025, is back for one season, and he can make up to $25 million. He also threw for less than 200 yards in seven of his starts last season, while completing just 39.3% of his pass attempts under pressure. He also targeted players below 10 air yards on 71.5% of his pass attempts, the highest rate of any quarterback in the past three seasons.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers' 3,322 passing yards last season marked a career low outside any injury-shortened seasons as a starter, as did his 24 touchdowns. But he only threw seven interceptions while leading the Steelers to an AFC North title. He provided veteran leadership in the locker room. He orchestrated two go-ahead drives in the fourth quarter of the regular-season finale, a winner-take-all game for the division against the Ravens. He earned his successes without a ton of help, too. The Steelers offered little to threaten defenses at wide receiver outside DK Metcalf, and their rushing attack finished 26th in the league. |
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Steelers | Mason Rudolph on roster bubble? Sun May 17, 03:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph could be on 'borrowed time' with the return of QB Aaron Rodgers, and given the draft pick investment of QB Will Howard and rookie QB Drew Allar, the Steelers are unlikely to carry four quarterbacks, in the opinion of Joe Clark of Steelers Depot on Sunday, May 17.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers would be smart to wait until training camp opens, when teams could become dissatisfied with the quality of their backup quarterback or suffer an injury to their backup, which would give Rudolph trade value. If the Steelers keep Rudolph into the season, it means they don't trust Will Howard yet - a bad sign for his development. |
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Steelers | Contract details for Aaron Rodgers Sat May 16, 08:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $25 million on Saturday, May 16.
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers agrees to one-year deal; QB returns for another season Sat May 16, 08:07 PM
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have reached an agreement on a one-year contract. Rodgers officially is reuniting with the Steelers and their new head coach, Mike McCarthy, for the 2026 season.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rodgers' deal is worth up to $25 million. It's expected to include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, with up to a few million more in incentives. Meanwhile, the Steelers' voluntary offseason practice sessions begin Monday, and Rodgers is expected to be there. Rodgers didn't commit to the Steelers last year until their mandatory minicamp in June. This year, he will be there earlier. The good news, of course, is that Rodgers is well-versed in McCarthy's offense after the two worked together for 13 of the QB's 18 years in Green Bay. |
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Steelers | PIT tried to move up to draft Makai Lemon Sat May 16, 11:25 AM
Former USC WR Makai Lemon was almost selected in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 15th overall selection in the first round, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac. The pick belonged to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the two sides were close to finalizing a deal which would have allowed the Steelers to move up from the 21st overall pick but the Buccaneers instead selected former Miami (FL) LB Rueben Bain Jr., whom they had not expected to fall to them. The Philadelphia Eagles eventually chose Lemon with the 20th pick after moving up and the Steelers selected former Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the following pick.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles moved up to no.20 to select Lemon, and they couldn't get him on the phone because he was talking to the Steelers. If you snooze, you lose, especially when Howie Roseman is always lurking around looking to make deals. |
Steelers | Max Iheanachor signs contract Fri May 15, 04:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice OT Max Iheanachor signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Friday, May 15, worth $20.692 million, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year option.
| Footballguys view: Iheanachor has the highest ceiling of the first round tackles, but he is also the most raw. The Steelers have two excellent offensive line coaches in James Campen and Jahri Evans, and they have already started to focus on his hand usage. Don't expect to see Iheanachor much this year unless the Steelers have injury problems on the line, but he could be a starting tackle for them for years to come. |
Steelers | Makari Paige signed by PIT Wed May 13, 08:37 PM
Free-agent CB Makari Paige (GIants) was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Chris Boswell makes extension official Wed May 13, 01:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers K Chris Boswell signed his four-year contract extension with the team on Wednesday, May 13, worth $28 million.
| Footballguys view: As previously reported here, the annual average of Boswell's new deal -- $6.22 million -- ranks fourth among league kickers. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $28 million deal last month, has the highest annual average. Boswell ranks fifth in NFL history in field goal accuracy at 87.7 percent. He is the only kicker with more than 10 career playoff attempts to convert every one, going 19 for 19. Boswell's Footballguys projection -- PK11 -- puts him in the starting tier. |
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Steelers | Drew Allar being revamped Wed May 13, 10:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick QB Drew Allar is having everything he has learned 'uninstalled,' and the Steelers are teaching him new mechanics and footwork. Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth are working on widening Allar's base and keeping him off of his toes, which they believe will give him more time to process information for quicker decisions.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor notes, at 6-5 with a wide arm span and nearly 10-inch hands, Allar possesses the raw traits McCarthy looks for in his West Coast-style quarterbacks. And as a three-year starter at Penn State with 61 career touchdowns and 7,402 career passing yards, Allar has the pedigree to be a top-tier signal-caller. Still, Allar's mechanics need work to make him a more consistent player. The real question here, of course, is whether Aaron Rodgers will show up and be the starter this year, or if the Steelers need to work on Allar and their other options. |
Steelers | Cory Trice waived with failed physical designation Tue May 12, 08:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cory Trice was waived by the Steelers with a failed physical designation, according to a source on Tuesday, May 12.
Link to story Steelers | Greg Crippen joins Pittsburgh roster Mon May 11, 09:18 PM
Undrafted free-agent OC Greg Crippen (Michigan) has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source on Monday, May 11.
Link to story Steelers | Chris Boswell signs extension Mon May 11, 01:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Chris Boswell agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Steelers Monday, May 11, worth $28 million.
| Footballguys view: Boswell, 35, was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season. He was in the final year of a four-year, $20 million deal. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the annual average of his new deal -- $6.22 million -- ranks fourth among league kickers. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $28 million deal last month, has the highest annual average. Boswell ranks fifth in NFL history in field goal accuracy at 87.7 percent. He is the only kicker with more than 10 career playoff attempts to convert every one, going 19 for 19. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh signs two draft picks Sat May 9, 01:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round draft choice CB Daylen Everette and third-round draft choice OG Gennings Dunker signed four-year contracts with the Steelers Saturday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Riley Nowakowski under contract Sat May 9, 01:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers fifth-round draft choice FB Riley Nowakowski signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Saturday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Three draft picks sign their rookie deals Sat May 9, 01:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed WR Kaden Wetjen, DE Gabriel Rubio, and S Robert Spears-Jennings to their rookie contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wetjen is listed at wide receiver, but he was drafted for his potential contributions as a return specialist. The Steelers will attempt to develop him as a wide receiver and manufactured touch player, but he only has value in return yardage leagues. |
Steelers | Two tight ends officially signed Fri May 8, 04:33 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Lake McRee (USC) and TE Chamon Metayer (Arizona State) officially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers, Steelers to talk shop Thu May 7, 10:22 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) is meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, May 8, and the two sides are expected to agree to a contract.
| Footballguys view: The Rodgers 2026 saga may finally be over before the weekend! The Steelers have been waiting this entire offseason for Rodgers to make a decision, and now things are coming to a head. The $15 million UFA tender is considered to be strictly a placeholder and not a ballpark of a contract. He's no longer the player he used to be, but Rodgers could easily post similar numbers to what he did last year in Pittsburgh. |
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Steelers | Daequan Hardy update Tue May 5, 05:23 PM
Updating previous reporting, Pittsburgh Steelers CB Daequan Hardy was reverted to injured reserve from waived-injured by the Steelers on Tuesday, May 5.
Link to story Steelers | Daequan Hardy cut loose Tue May 5, 04:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Daequan Hardy was waived-injured by the Steelers on Tuesday, May 5.
Link to story Steelers | Patience wearing thin with Aaron Rodgers? Tue May 5, 12:59 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers' (Steelers) decision to play in 2026 could have the patience of the Pittsburgh Steelers wearing thin, in the opinion of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac on Monday, May 4.
| Footballguys view: According to Dulac, the Steelers had some measure of expectation that Rodgers might return by the start of the NFL combine at the end of February. Then, based on their conversations with him, they had a realistic expectation that a decision would come by the start of the NFL Draft. Neither came to pass. If Rodgers hasn't given them a decision by the start of organized team activities on May 18 -- their latest deadline -- their patience will turn into frustration, and, Dulac suggests, something more. Stay tuned. |
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Steelers | Jaheim Bell joins Steelers Mon May 4, 04:15 PM
Free-agent TE Jaheim Bell (Eagles) signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, May 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Broderick Jones' option declined Fri May 1, 10:59 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones' fifth-year option was declined Friday, May 1.
Link to story Steelers | Drew Allar needs footwork refined Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick QB Drew Allar will need to have his footwork refined by head coach Mike McCarthy, according to sources. 'He's really got a good feel for what that takes,' a team source said of McCarthy's touch in this area.
| Footballguys view: Allar is a skilled quarterback who has obvious flaws to his game. Last year, a broken left ankle prematurely ended his final season at Penn State. He can avoid sacks and pressure with his legs, but Allar needs to be more mechanically sound when throwing on the run. Allar will benefit from better footwork when asked to be a pocket passer as well. He'll compete with Will Howard to establish a pecking order with the Steelers...until Aaron Rodgers shows up and rejoins the team. |
Steelers | Dean Lowry not joining Steelers Wed Apr 29, 02:40 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Dean Lowry (Steelers) had decided not to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers at this point because he wants to get into game shape before signing with a team. He has been medically cleared to play again.
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Steelers | Gabe Nwosu invited to minicamp Tue Apr 28, 05:38 PM
Undrafted free-agent P Gabe Nwosu (Penn State) has been invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story Steelers | John Rhys Plumlee cut loose by PIT Tue Apr 28, 04:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR John Rhys Plumlee was released on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers tagged with rare tender Tue Apr 28, 10:46 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) received a right-of-first-refusal tender Tuesday, April 28, which means he can accept a 10% raise off last year's salary, which would pay him about $15 million this season. It also means the Steelers can match any offer he signs with another team, and forbidding him the ability to sign with another team once training camp begins.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers, who spent the 2025 season with the Steelers after a prolonged offseason courtship, has been weighing his options for the upcoming season over the past three months. GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy indicated last week that there isn't a timeline or a deadline to hear from the 42-year-old quarterback. The Steelers selected QB Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft, but McCarthy said the move was unrelated to Rodgers' decision. But today's move is directly related. Essentially, Rodgers is locked in with the Steelers for when he decides if he wants to play. |
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Steelers | Two TEs officially agree to terms Mon Apr 27, 03:34 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Lake McRee (USC) and TE Chamon Metayer (Arizona State) officially agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Steelers | Brandon Johnson to Steelers Mon Apr 27, 09:50 AM
Free-agent WR Brandon E. Johnson (Broncos) signed an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 27.
Link to story Steelers | Former coach thinks Aaron Rodgers returns Mon Apr 27, 09:14 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is the most-likely scenario, according to former head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: If Rodgers plays, it will presumably be for the Steelers. For now, there's been no public announcement about his future. While recent reporting suggested Rodgers would have a decision before last week's NFL Draft, that obviously wasn't the case -- at least not one for public consumption. That said, believing the Steelers have a better understanding of the veteran QB's plan than they're letting on isn't a reach. Meanwhile, the Steelers made it clear that the decision to use a third-round pick on former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has no bearing on Rodgers. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Steelers | Chamon Metayer lands in Pittsburgh Mon Apr 27, 12:11 AM
Arizona State TE Chamon Metayer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.
| Footballguys view: The 6-4, 255-pound Metayer has a good frame and displays natural movement skills at his size. But as the Footballguys 2026 Rookie Draft Guide suggests, he's more of a receiver than a tight end and will need to refine his route-running and run-blocking to earn playing time. |
Steelers | Pittsburgh re-signs Dean Lowry Sun Apr 26, 06:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DL Dean Lowry has been re-signed to a one-year contract on Sunday, April 26, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were undisclosed
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Steelers | Lake McRee headed to Pittsburgh Sun Apr 26, 11:24 AM
USC TE Lake McRee signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a source.
Link to story Steelers | Drew Allar joining Pittsburgh Fri Apr 24, 10:01 PM
Penn State QB Drew Allar was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh drafts Germie Bernard Fri Apr 24, 08:10 PM
Alabama WR Germie Bernard was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 47th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh was eyeing Makai Lemon Thu Apr 23, 11:49 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon was the target for the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft before the Eagles traded up to the No. 20 pick and selected the receiver.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh snags Max Iheanachor Thu Apr 23, 10:05 PM
Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 21 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Steelers | Mason Rudolph, Will Howard splitting reps` Wed Apr 22, 03:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph and QB Will Howard have been sharing snaps during the voluntary workouts, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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Steelers | Broderick Jones suffers setback Mon Apr 20, 10:35 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones (neck) suffered a setback in his recovery from a neck injury and will be examined this week to determine if he'll be ready to start the season.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers decision unlikely this week Mon Apr 20, 09:33 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) isn't likely to decide if he's returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before the NFL Draft.
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Steelers | Marlin Klein making way back from injury Sun Apr 19, 04:23 PM
University of Michigan TE Marlin Klein (shoulder), who suffered a left shoulder injury in his team's bowl game, while also missing the Senior Bowl, has had a 'Top 30' visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they check on the status of his shoulder injury.
Link to story Steelers | Travis Burke has visited with Pittsburgh Sun Apr 19, 04:15 PM
Memphis OT Travis Burke (lower body) missed the final two games of his senior season due to a lower-body injury. He recently had a 'Top 30' visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers, mostly for the team to meet him and make sure his medical is up to snuff.
Link to story Steelers | Nick Herbig, Alex Smith could be traded Sun Apr 19, 10:50 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LBs Nick Herbig and Alex Highsmith are candidates to be traded during the 2026 NFL Draft because of the team's surplus of pass rushers, in the opinion of Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson. However, it is unlikely that both players get dealt, with Highsmith being the likelier of the two to wind up elsewhere next season.
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