Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL Draft to bring an instant impact to the offense. Christopher Carter explains why his vision could be the key that makes him a big player for the team and compares Johnson's final year in college to Najee Harris' final year at...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington are going to get the biggest roles in the 2025 offense that they've had since joining the team. Christopher Carter explains how Arthur Smith plans to use them in different ways as receiving threats with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback compa...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. When Aaron Rodgers announced on the Pat McAfee Show that 2025 is most likely his last season, that further indicated he fits the Pittsburgh Steelers' long term plan. Christopher Carter explains why this points more towards what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan envision for how to make the Steelers Super Bowl contende...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Aaron Rodgers in the later part of his career to help the offense. But could Rodgers' late career team change follow a similar path as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning? Christopher Carter explore that question, along with the makeup of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos tea...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers look ready to go after their potential franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. But would Omar Khan go all-in for a top quarterback prospect? Christopher Carter dives in on that question, looking at prospects like Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Garrett Nussmeier, and others, relati...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to be a team who could be a player in trade talks for the Miami Dolphins' cornerback Jalen Ramsey. But while Christopher Carter thinks Ramsey could help the Steelers' defense, he explains why he thinks it's unlikely the Steelers actually make a move for the veteran defensive...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers to be a leader for their offense, but will he get the liberty to switch up Arthur Smith's calls? Russell Wilson reportedly was limited from doing that, so Christopher Carter answers that question and more from the Locked on Steelers call-in line. Other questions inc...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need their offensive line need Broderick Jones and Zach Frazier to rise this year. Offensive line coach Pat Meyer speaks on both players' progress from OTAs and minicamp and how they could take big leaps in the 2025 season. Christopher Ca...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year extension to keep him with the team through the 2027 season. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders react to the deal and why they think Omar Khan found a great fit for both sides to get what they want. Elliott has...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers need each other, but are they the right fit? Christopher Carter discusses the pros and the cons of the 41-year old veteran joining the team and why the immediacy and temporary status of the Steelers' need for a bridge quarterback could work for right now. Could Aaron R...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their minicamp Thursday. While everyone's focused on Aaron Rodgers, Christopher Carter sees the young veterans as those who stood out the most during practices. Listen to why he thinks Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton and the rest of the 2023 draft class along w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new lead receiver DK Metcalf spoke during minicamp about how Aaron Rodgers and him are developing early chemistry in their relationship as people and teammates, as well as how Arthur Smith's offense could work well for both star players. Ch...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' new quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke in front of the Pittsburgh media for the first time. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh give their first impressions of the four-time NFL MVP and whether or not he'll be a fit for the Steelers' offe...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers think they can make Aaron Rodgers work in their offense where the New York Jets did not. But what kind of balance would that require from Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss what could be different...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Josh Taylor of KDKA-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract with Aaron Rodgers shows Omar Khan left a lot of salary cap space for the team to make free agent moves or a trade. Christopher Carter and Josh Taylor break down their options and why all signs point to a move for a wide receiver. But w...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to sign Aaron Rodgers Friday. Christopher Carter breaks down both the Steelers' temporary plan and long term plan for the offense with the four time MVP ready to arrive for minicamp. How does this impact D.K. Metcalf, Omar Khan's plan for a WR2, and the big plan to find a franch...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with an emergency episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to sign Aaron Rodgers as a free agent so that he can attend Steelers minicamp next week. Christopher Carter gives his reaction in this emergency episode of the Locked on Steelers podcast on how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers can be more successful with R...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' inside linebackers Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and Cole Holcomb could provide a unique skillset for the Steelers' defense in 2025. Christopher Carter explains how they could all three be assets to stop the run and cover the pass with their versatile skillsets. Chris shows Holcomb spe...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to fix communication issues in their secondary and Minkah Fitzpatrick broke down how they can get there in 2025. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh react to Fitzpatrick's comments about their new defensive backs coach Gerald Alexan...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been rumored to be calling around for NFL trade possibilities. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether Terry McLaurin, Kyle Pitts, Chris Olave or Jonnu Smith could be realistic or fantasy targets, and when Omar Khan mi...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to free up more chances for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith to be game wreckers. Christopher Carter breaks down how that will happen with his film study, and why it could change everything about the defense and Mike Tomlin's pass rush in 2025. Also, Chris takes your calls to answer qu...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to have called several NFL teams about potentially trading for an offensive weapon to add as a playmaker in the passing game. Christopher Carter goes over why he thinks it's more of a research project than a true effort to trade right now for Omar Khan, and what it might tak...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers need Joey Porter Jr.to develop into a cornerback star for the defense, and Darius Slay Jr. is the player they think can both play well with him and mentor him moving forward. But what key factors could make them the right pair to boost the Steelers' secondary? Christopher Carter gives h...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers put Broderick Jones at left tackle and Troy Fautanu at right tackle on the first day of OTAs. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss the potential impact of both players being at their more comfortable positions on the future of th...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers begin OTAs today, but who are the top players to watch? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders disucss Roman Wilson, Broderick Jones and Derrick Harmon among others. Who has the most to prove, and who must the Steelers see the most improv...