Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC North | 10-7-0
Avg PTS
23.35
Rank: 15th
Avg Yds
311.06
Rank: 26th
Avg PYds
210
Rank: 21st
Avg RYds
101.06
Rank: 25th
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Posted 5/18/2026 3:19 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Rodgers was the QB19 in fantasy last season, and at 42, he'll just be a matchup play. Being paired with head coach Mike McCarthy could present some upside on offense, though, and Rodgers could find himself in attractive matchups.
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Posted 5/13/2026 2:43 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Allar has some dynasty value, but it's very unlikely he's an option for single-year leagues with this depth of instruction taking place.
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Posted 5/07/2026 2:22 pm GMT
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. The $15 million UFA tender is considered to be strictly a placeholder and not a ballpark of a contract.
Huddle Up: Rodgers is going to be a QB2 in fantasy if he plays in 2026. He'll likely be someone you can claim off waivers to use in good matchups.
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Posted 5/06/2026 12:45 am GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) was courted on social media by Arizona Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne, but Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur stated that the team is "focused on the guys we've got coming in", according to an interview with Jim Rome on Tuesday, May 5.
Huddle Up: Rodgers finished his worst full season as a starting quarterback from a fantasy perspective in 2025, finishing as fantasy's QB18. The counting stats from Rodgers still looked solid, with a 24-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but at age 42, his days of running with the football are pretty much over. If Rodgers plays in 2026, he'll be a waiver wire pickup in a good matchup, not as a weekly fantasy starter.
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Posted 5/05/2026 12:26 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Rodgers finished his worst full season as a starting quarterback from a fantasy perspective in 2025, finishing as fantasy's QB18. The counting stats from Rodgers still looked solid, with a 24-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but at age 42, his days of running with the football are pretty much over. If Rodgers plays in 2026, he'll be a waiver wire pickup in a good matchup, not as a weekly fantasy starter.
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Posted 4/28/2026 8:34 pm GMT
Philadelphia Eagles TE Jaheim Bell was waived on Tuesday, April 28.
Huddle Up: Bell, whose only NFL stats are two receptions for 20 yards in 2024 with the New England Patriots, is unlikely to be on the fantasy radar in 2026 even if he signs with a new team and makes their roster.
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Posted 4/28/2026 2:46 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Rodgers will be a QB2 in fantasy without a ton of upside in any instance he plays in 2026.
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Posted 4/27/2026 1:14 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is the most-likely scenario, according to former head coach Mike Tomlin.
Huddle Up: The team selected Penn State QB Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL Draft, and he'll join Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in the quarterback room. If Rodgers returns, he'll be a midrange QB2 and a matchup play in fantasy.
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Posted 4/25/2026 2:01 am GMT
Penn State QB Drew Allar was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Pittsburgh is still waiting to see if Aaron Rodgers will return next season, and in the meantime, they added Allar to the quarterback room. Allar's has the physical tools that teams look for in a quarterback, but he struggled with consistency in college. Still, his upside is worth taking a chance on in keeper formats in case he becomes the long-term answer for the Steelers.
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Posted 4/25/2026 12:10 am GMT
Alabama WR Germie Bernard was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 47th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Bernard will likely compete for the No. 3 receiver with the Steelers during training camp and could see a decent amount of targets if he earns a role. He could be a late round pick in some leagues but will not be a starting option most weeks.
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Posted 4/22/2026 7:00 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph and QB Will Howard have been sharing snaps during the voluntary workouts, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
Huddle Up: There is a good chance that Aaron Rodgers returns to the Steelers, but Rudolph and Howard will compete for the starting job if Rodgers decides to retire. None of the three quarterbacks should be more than a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues if they start.
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Posted 4/20/2026 1:33 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) isn't likely to decide if he's returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before the NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Rodgers was the QB19 in 16 games last season in fantasy. If he returns, he'd merely be a matchup play or an option in two-QB leagues.
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Posted 4/12/2026 7:41 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren posted a career-high 958 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns in 2025, and he added 40 receptions for 333 yards and two scores. Still, Pittsburgh ranked just 26th in the NFL in rushing, and it now has a new head coach in Mike McCarthy. In addition, RB Rico Dowdle was brought it by the organization, so Warren will have stiff competition. "Moving forward, whatever the coaches have planned, I know we're ready to execute it," Warren said.
Huddle Up: Warren might be in more of a timeshare with Dowdle, a fellow undrafted free agent. He exceeded expectations in 2025, and he could be in line for a bit of a regression in terms of carries, with Dowdle figuring the factor in for a good share of the backfield touches. Warren is still worth attention as a RB3 or flex fantasy option in 2026, but with QB questions, and a total touches breakdown question, Warren's fantasy outlook is a tad murky at the moment.
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Posted 4/01/2026 2:42 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) has a zero percent chance of signing with the Denver Broncos, according to sources.
Huddle Up: It seems like Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is the only possibility. He was the QB19 in fantasy last year and will be useful in certain matchups, but he's a QB2 option late in drafts if you miss out on the upside picks.
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Posted 3/30/2026 9:07 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) has not decided on his playing future, but Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said he has been talking with Rodgers every few days.
Huddle Up: Rodgers is not in a hurry to make a decision, but he will likely be the Steelers starting quarterback if he plays in 2026. He posted solid numbers this past season but will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he continues playing.
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Posted 3/16/2026 2:37 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Michael Pittman Jr. was signed to "enhance the Steelers' identity as a physical, run-first offense," according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.
Huddle Up: Although Pittman's blocking won't earn him any fantasy points, it should ensure his status as the team's No. 2 receiver. Depending on the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh, Pittman could be a WR3 in 2026, especially in PPR formats.
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Posted 3/13/2026 5:42 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. and a 2026 seventh-round pick were officially traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 sixth-round pick on Friday, March 13.
Huddle Up: Pittman will be in an offense where the quarterback is still up in the air, and he will be fighting for targets alongside D.K. Metcalf. For now, he remains up in the air but should at least have a floor as a WR3 or flex spot in your lineup.
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Posted 3/13/2026 5:11 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Panthers) officially signed his two-year, $12.25 million contract on Friday, March 13.
Huddle Up: Dowdle makes the Steelers' backfield very interesting, but hard to figure out for fantasy players. The departure of Kenny Gainwell will allow for touches to open up, but training camp will need to unfold to figure out if Dowdle or Jaylen Warren is the piece to own in the backfield.
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Posted 3/10/2026 3:36 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. was reportedly traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, March 9, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Pelissero later reported that the deal is a late-round pick swap between the Colts and Steelers with Pittman going to Pittsburgh. Pittman also has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million with the Steelers.
Huddle Up: It is almost stunning that the best the Colts could do in a trade involving a 28-year-old receiver with four 80-catch seasons on his resume is a late-round pick swap. It is equally hard to believe that the Colts likely made a rushed trade so that they could make Alec Pierce the ninth-highest paid receiver in the league (in terms of annual average value). Pittman's departure paves the way - at least until the draft - for Tyler Warren and Josh Downs to see their target shares increase. Meanwhile, Pierce's contract almost locks him as a player that Indy will likely ask to assume more of the short and intermediate routes that Pittman handled throughout his time with the Colts.
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Posted 3/09/2026 11:23 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Panthers) and the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly agree to terms on a contract, according to Jordan Schultz on Monday, March 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Dowdle took the NFL by storm in Weeks 5 and 6, where he rushed for 206 and 183 yards in back-to-back weeks. He would put up just one more 100-yard game all season, but he ended up with 1,373 all-purpose yards and seven combined touchdowns with the Carolina Panthers in 2025. However, Dowdle appeared to lose playing time to Chuba Hubbard down the stretch. Dowdle lands in Pittsburgh, where he'll be in the mix for touches with Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson. He should be able to carve out a role in the Steelers' committee backfield, but that role isn't very fantasy relevant. With contingent upside should Warren go down, Dowdle would be a solid RB2 for fantasy. He should be drafted with the other backup running backs at the end of 2026 fantasy drafts.
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Posted 3/09/2026 7:15 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. is set to be acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers and is scheduled to receive a three-year contract extension worth $59 million once the trade is official, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Huddle Up: Pittman will be starting opposite DK Metcalf next season and should see a handful of targets each game. He can be a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 3/08/2026 4:54 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Panthers) is believed to be of interest to the Washington Commanders this offseason, according to multiple league sources.
Huddle Up: Dowdle had 1,373 all-purpose yards and seven combined touchdowns with the Carolina Panthers in 2025 but appeared to lose playing time to Chuba Hubbard down the stretch. Regardless of where Dowdle lands in free agency, he is likely to be part of a running back committee in 2026 and could be an RB3 option in some fantasy leagues depending upon his role.
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Posted 3/04/2026 9:17 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers said he does not have a timetable for his decision about playing in 2026. He said he has talked to the Steelers this offseason, but the two sides have not had any serious contract talks at this point.
Huddle Up: It seems likely that Rodgers will return to the Steelers if he decides to continue playing, but fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation. He posted solid numbers this season but would only be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues if he plays.
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Posted 3/03/2026 1:11 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is not available for trade this offseason after teams have explored his availability, per a source on Monday, March 2.
Huddle Up: Freiermuth had his worst season as a pro, playing all 17 games and barely averaging over three targets per game. With just 41 receptions and four touchdowns in 2025, while splitting time on the field with Jonnu Smith, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward. Freiermuth's stock has lost a lot of luster entering 2026. The Steelers offense remains one that prefers to run the ball and play good defense, so the team's pass attempts will remain low. For fantasy, it's best not to draft Freiermuth right now in the early stages of the offseason unless something drastically shakes up this Steelers' passing game.
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Posted 2/25/2026 9:57 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle is a player the Panthers are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
Huddle Up: Dowdle seemed to drop behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart at the end of the 2025 season, so he may want to look for a bigger role with another team. He should see a good amount of touches no matter where he plays in 2026 and can be a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 2/08/2026 4:31 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers appears increasingly likely to return to the club for the 2026 season, even though he has not officially announced that he will continue his playing career, in the opinion of NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. In recent weeks, Rodgers has spoken with WR DK Metcalf and new head coach Mike McCarthy multiple times. The Steelers are hopeful that Rodgers will make a final decision regarding his status for 2026 prior to the start of free agency in mid-March.
Huddle Up: If Rodgers decides to return for a second season in Pittsburgh, the 42-year-old veteran could be viewed as a midrange QB2 option in most 2026 fantasy leagues.
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