Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC North | 10-7-0
Avg PTS
22.35
Rank: 16th
Avg Yds
337.33
Rank: 20th
Avg PYds
215.39
Rank: 24th
Avg RYds
121.94
Rank: 11th
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Posted 6/12/2025 8:54 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin is the team's No. 2 receiver at this point, according to wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni.
Huddle Up: Austin is coming off a decent 2024 season but seems to be on track to see more targets in the passing game this upcoming season. He will not be a starting fantasy option most weeks but could be a late round pick in some drafts.
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Posted 6/12/2025 2:14 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington was compared to Marcedes Lewis by QB Aaron Rodgers.
Huddle Up: Lewis was a favorite of Rodgers during their time together in Green Bay, and while Washington isn't likely to pile up a ton of catches and yards, he could emerge as a useful weapon in the red zone. He could be a touchdown-dependent TE2 if he earns Rodgers' trust.
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Posted 6/05/2025 7:13 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) reportedly informed the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, June 5, that he intends to sign a one-year contract with the team and attend minicamp next week, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The Steelers finally have the quarterback they have been waiting on for about three months. The 41-year-old Rodgers is obviously no longer a league MVP candidate and is coming off a season in which he only completed 63% of his passes, but it is still hard to believe he is not a much better starting option for Pittsburgh than Mason Rudolph. The next question that needs to be answered is whether the Steelers will be running offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's offense or what Rodgers is comfortable with, which seemed to be the case during his time with the New York Jets. Either way, fantasy managers should consider Rodgers a middling QB2 option in 2025.
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Posted 6/04/2025 6:01 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren said he is ready to take on a large role in the offense but does not expected his role to significantly increase since RBs Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell are on the roster.
Huddle Up: Warren likely will see more touches this upcoming season but will have to share playing time with the other two backs. He can still be a flex option most weeks this upcoming season in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/02/2025 2:37 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) hasn't committed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero said on The Rich Eisen Show. "I have been told that he has not affirmatively told the Steelers that he's coming. Certainly, all indications -- if you just look at it logically -- are that he's coming, based on his comments about, 'Hey, there's a team that plays in Chicago I might play for; I'm not playing in New Orleans,"' Pelissero remarked. "He took one visit [with the Steelers]. He's been throwing with DK Metcalf. He talks all the time with Mike Tomlin. I know he's talked with Arthur Smith. So, there are all these signs that he's coming, but he has not affirmatively said, 'Hey, June 9 -- book me a ticket, I'm coming in and I'm going to join this team."'
Huddle Up: Rodgers had just four games with more than 20 fantasy points last season, but he did show sparks like in Week 18 with 274 passing yards, four TDs and 1 INT. He could be a matchup play if he goes to Pittsburgh, but he is devoid of much upside in leagues that don't start two QBs.
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Posted 5/25/2025 3:25 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) said that he is not interested in playing for the New Orleans Saints, while participating in a question-and-answer session with fans attending rapper Mike Stud's concert Friday, May 23, in Austin, Texas.
Huddle Up: Joining the Pittsburgh Steelers continues to be the most likely scenario for the 41-year-old Rodgers, although there is no timetable for when he will officially sign with the team. QBs Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler appear to be the frontrunners for the Saints' starting job but neither player should be viewed as anything more than a low-end QB2 option in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/23/2025 6:22 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren will likely not sign with the team once his rookie contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, in the opinion of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac.
Huddle Up: While Warren has been a productive member of Pittsburgh's backfield for a few years, the Steelers have not extended running backs very often in recent years - especially those who expect a big raise on the open market. This was likely the motivation for Pittsburgh to add Kenneth Gainwell in free agency, as he brings many of the same qualities to the offense as Warren but will likely do so at a lower price. It also paves the way for rookie Kaleb Johnson to be a true bell-cow in 2026.
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Posted 5/23/2025 6:01 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) could sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the next week or two, in the opinion of ESPN's Adam Schefter. "My guess is, he's going to wind up going (to the Steelers). We've heard Art Rooney, the team owner, say he expects Aaron Rodgers to sign there - and they have a mandatory minicamp from June 10 to 12. I would think that Rodgers is on the table here in the next week or so," Schefter said during a recent appearance on ESPN Milwaukee's "Jen, Gabe, and Chewy" podcast.
Huddle Up: Schefter's educated guess makes sense, as teams typically like to know whom they are going into battle with by the time mandatory minicamps kick off. It also makes sense that Rodgers would have announced his retirement by now if that was still an option. Assuming if/when Rodgers signs, every key player associated with the Pittsburgh offense - specifically DK Metcalf - becomes much more attractive for fantasy purposes than they would have otherwise been with Mason Rudolph.
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Posted 5/22/2025 5:56 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) remains undecided about his playing future as of Thursday, May 22, but the Pittsburgh Steelers remain open to signing him, according to team president Art Rooney II, who repeated the team will wait for him "a little while longer."
Huddle Up: Recent reports seem to suggest that Rodgers' personal issues are less of an issue now than they were a month or two ago, seemingly clearing the way for him to sign with the Steelers soon. The funny thing about the situation is that each side needs the other: Rodgers does not have another great option as far as teams to sign with, and Pittsburgh needs a player like Rodgers if it wants to have a realistic chance of being a viable playoff contender in 2025. Expect a deal to get done eventually.
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Posted 5/18/2025 8:02 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) has not been considered as a possible option for the New Orleans Saint after QB Derek Carr's retirement.
Huddle Up: The Saints seem prepared to go with Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler as their starting quarterback in 2025. Shough probably will enter training camp as the leading candidate for the job, but neither he nor Rattler are more than No. 2 fantasy quarterbacks.
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Posted 5/13/2025 12:00 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin is a player that the Steelers are high on at receiver, according to SI.com's Albert Breer.
Huddle Up: Austin is in line for a bigger role after the George Pickens trade and probably will be a top-three receiver for the team. He probably will not be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues but could be a late round pick in drafts.
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Posted 5/09/2025 7:49 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round draft choice RB Kaleb Johnson signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Friday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Johnson probably will not start right away but should see a good amount of touches each game while sharing playing time with Jaylen Warren and Kenny Gainwell. He has a chance to become a flex option in deeper leagues.
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Posted 5/08/2025 5:12 am GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) has been in communication with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the offseason and, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor, it is "unlikely that Rodgers wasn't privy" to the team's decision to trade WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
Huddle Up: Pryor notes Rodgers' history of high expectations when it comes to his receivers, and that it may have been an issue given Pickens' track record of running the wrong route. Obviously, nothing is official with Rodgers and the Steelers, but from a fantasy perspective, the loss of Pickens absolutely diminishes Pittsburgh's talent level at the position. While much can happen between now and training camp -- don't expect Calvin Austin III to be WR2 come September -- if Rodgers does end up in the Steel City, he's unlikely to hold more than low-end QB2 value, no matter who is added.
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Posted 4/29/2025 8:44 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) remains unsigned, but the Pittsburgh Steelers "are confident" that he "will be a member of the Steelers," according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: Rapoport's report appears to be the product of a comment that team owner Art Rooney made during draft weekend. Ultimately, the decision lies with Rodgers, as it appears his only options are the Steelers or retirement. It goes without saying that Pittsburgh would love to have him, as it would be hard for the team to sell the idea that it was trying to make a deep playoff run with Mason Rudolph as its quarterback. DK Metcalf, George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth's fantasy fortunes hang in the balance.
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Posted 4/28/2025 10:02 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Robert Woods (Texans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 28, worth $2 million, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Woods has been held to under 600 yards in each of the last four seasons, so he probably will not have a big role in the passing game if he makes the final roster. He can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 4/28/2025 5:47 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson can "seamlessly" step into the role previously held by current Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris, in the opinion of ESPN's Brooke Pryor, who adds that Johnson's "physical playing style" is a nice complement to smaller RBs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell.
Huddle Up: A season ago, Harris carried the ball 263 times for 1,043 yards as the thunder to Warren's lightning. Those seem like optimistic totals for Johnson, however, despite the strong possibility that he'll slide into that same role. One, Warren has been joined by Gainwell, who was a solid backup for the Eagles. In addition, the team also traded for DK Metcalf to pair with George Pickens, and if they do sign Aaron Rodgers, the running game may not be featured as heavily this year. For now, view Johnson as a solid RB4/RB5 depth piece with some potential to overperform that designation.
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Posted 4/26/2025 8:18 pm GMT
Ohio State QB Will Howard was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 185th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Steelers seem likely to be signing Aaron Rodgers, so Howard probably will not have the chance to compete for the starting job during his rookie season. Fantasy players can keep an eye on his situation but probably should avoid him in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 4/26/2025 2:12 am GMT
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 83rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: With Najee Harris out of the picture, Johnson should have an immediate role and share carries with Jaylen Warren. He will be worth grabbing in the later rounds and could end up leading the Pittsburgh rushing attack.
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Posted 4/25/2025 6:30 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens has reportedly been the subject of multiple calls from teams interested in trading for him as the Steelers attempt to reclaim a second-round pick they lost as a result of trading for DK Metcalf, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
Huddle Up: Pickens' availability via trade has been the subject of some debate since the Steelers traded for Metcalf last month and it makes sense why. Metcalf will be the alpha receiver in this offense and wins similarly to Pickens, who is entering the final year of his contract and is unlikely to re-sign. The Steelers could also use a second-round selection to address the quarterback position with Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough still available.
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Posted 4/22/2025 7:13 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren "appears to be ready" to be the team's top running back in 2025, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. "I certainly feel comfortable with his ability to do so. He got hampered by injury some in 2024. He appears to be ready to answer that. I know he's really excited about his opportunity. I don't think myself or anyone within the question his talents in regards to managing the ability to manage potentially that role," Tomlin said.
Huddle Up: Tomlin's comments suggest that while the Steelers will probably eye a Day 2 or Day 3 running back (they traded away their second-round pick to acquire DK Metcalf), they will probably ask him to complement Warren as opposed to having Warren complement the rookie. This rookie class is deep enough at running back that Warren should not get too comfortable, but it does appear as if his fantasy managers should expect him to handle at least 12 to 13 touches per game in 2025.
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Posted 4/17/2025 7:40 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday, April 17, that he is "open to anything and attached to nothing" as it relates to his playing status for the 2025 season. He cited "personal matters" as the primary reason why he has yet to decide on his future, which likely includes signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers or announcing his retirement - both of which appear to be very much on the table for him. "I have a couple people in my inner, inner circle who are battling some difficult stuff. So, I have a lot of things that are taking my attention and have since the beginning of January away from football. That's where I have been focusing most of my attention on. To make a commitment to a team is a big thing, whether you are a first-year player or 20-year vet. ... I've been straight up with these teams from the start about where I was at. Starting with the money thing, I told every single one of the teams that I was talking to that it ain't about the money. I'll play for ($10 million per season). I don't care. ... I wasn't stringing anyone along. I wasn't holding anybody hostage. ... So, yeah, I'm open to anything and attached to nothing. Retirement could still be a possibility but right now my focus has been and will continue to be my personal life. That's what I've told the coaches," Rodgers said.
Huddle Up: It still seems more likely than not that Rodgers will end up with the Steelers, but it does seem like he is in no rush to make it official. Even if he was not dealing with personal matters, the odds are relatively strong that he would not be overly excited to participate in offseason workouts at this point in his career anyway. His only other realistic options - outside of Pittsburgh - would be to sign with the Cleveland Browns or New Orleans Saints and neither of those teams appears to be as close as the Steelers to making a serious run in the playoffs. Expect Rodgers to agree to a deal with Pittsburgh in the weeks or months following the NFL Draft and serve as a decent QB2 option in fantasy.
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Posted 4/01/2025 8:22 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson's rookie year was a wash due in large part to injuries, but head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic things will be different in his second season. "He was healthy, but healthy and football readiness were two different things. ... When you are coming back from injury, you are essentially getting on a moving train. ... (Wilson) was healthy at the end of the year. He was working extremely hard to practice, but a real avenue never presented itself. ... We are expecting really good things from him in the second year," Tomlin said on Tuesday, April 1.
Huddle Up: Pittsburgh's track record of finding receivers in the draft has been well-documented, but there is no clear path for Wilson to have a big season following the team's acquisition of DK Metcalf. Wilson will likely be resigned to slot work for a play-caller who likes to run the ball and uses a lot of 12 personnel (two tight ends). The second-year receiver should be expected to contribute more often in 2025, but he is unlikely to make much noise for fantasy purposes while fighting for targets with Metcalf and George Pickens.
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Posted 4/01/2025 3:41 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers is "pointing in that direction," according to team owner Art Rooney II
Huddle Up: Rodgers' lack of mobility really limited what he could do last season, but he looked better later in the year. He'll be a QB2 wherever he goes, but he could be a matchup play with Pittsburgh's weapons.
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Posted 3/26/2025 10:48 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) has not been ruled out as a possibility for the Vikings at some point this offseason, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said the team is very happy with the quarterbacks currently on the roster. Adofo-Mensah said Rodgers and head coach Kevin O'Connell have had several conversations this offseason.
Huddle Up: The Pittsburgh Steelers seem like the most likely option for Rodgers, but the Vikings could be an option for him if he is willing to wait longer to make a decision. He probably would open the season as the starter if he joined the Vikings, but J.J. McCarthy could take over the job at any point. Rodgers will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback no matter where he plays.
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Posted 3/26/2025 12:57 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) will likely play with the Pittsburgh Steelers if he decides to play in 2025, in the opinion of NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: Rodgers is a QB2 in fantasy and will really have to find a way to rekindle some mobility in the pocket two years from a torn Achilles in order to be worthwhile in drafts.
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Posted 3/22/2025 2:13 pm GMT
The New York Giants' signing of QB Jameis Winston earlier this week would not necessarily preclude them from signing another free-agent quarterback, such as QB Russell Wilson (Steelers) or QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets), according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Huddle Up: Winston is likely to open the 2025 season as the Giants' starter, even if the team drafts a quarterback, unless they also sign Wilson or Rodgers. If he plays, Winston should be viewed as a QB2 option for fantasy leagues.
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Posted 3/21/2025 7:43 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) met with several key figures with the Pittsburgh Steelers - including offensive coordinator Arthur Smith - on Friday, March 21, but left the facility without a deal.
Huddle Up: Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested it was very possible that Rodgers would not agree to anything today. With that said, he also hinted that a deal could be struck relatively soon. Rodgers has typically been very deliberate with his decision-making in recent years, but the Steelers seem like a much better option at this point than the New York Giants, who is reportedly the only other team in the mix for his services right now. Stay tuned.
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