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' search for their starting quarterback continues during the Aaron Rodgers wait, but Christopher Carter wants to remind Steelers fans about what's most important. While others will raise wild speculations about the Steelers' quarterback plan, Chris points out the very obvious clues Mike...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not tight end or running back possesses the best overall positional value in the 2025 NFL Draft and what position groups teams should avoid. Plus, Russell Wilson has landed with the New York Giants. Does this eliminate them from taking a quarterback in the draft? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, creat...

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 met with Emeka Egbuka before the Ohio State Pro Day. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss whether the Steelers are still looking at receivers as first round targets in the NFL Draft, and which receivers might be prioritized. But does t...

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' quarterback saga continues as Russell Wilson signed with the New York Giants Tuesday. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss if that locks Aaron Rodgers into Pittsburgh. Will the Steelers just stick with the plan to sign Rodgers?...

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 may have D.K. Metcalf under contract, but Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders think that isn't an excuse to trade George Pickens away unless it's for a first or second round pick. The Steelers still need two playmakers at wide receiver...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Aaron Rodgers on a visit last Friday, but without a deal being struck. Christopher Carter thinks this further shows the team's real plan for the future of QB with the team, and how the team isn't willing to go leaps and bounds to pay Rodgers what he really wants to be their start...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have given several signs to suggest they're all-in on the 2026 NFL Draft being their big year to go after a franchise quarterback. But is that plan flawed? Christopher Carter explains the logic behind what Omar Khan's doing, and the realities of the challenges the Steelers face even if...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses some of the latest rule change proposals submitted by the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and other teams. Plus, they discuss the latest on the Aaron Rodgers, Minnesota Vikings saga, and which position group would have been a better selection for the Netflix series Quarterback. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app,...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers had a private dinner with Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe before his pro day. Are they interested in picking him high in the NFL Draft? Or is he a fallback plan in the later rounds? Christopher Carter reminds everyone of when the Steelers were reportedly all-in on Malik Willis years ag...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Nick Farabaugh of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers' Cam Heyward took to his 'Not Just Football' podcast and addressed the Aaron Rodgers situation. Did he reflect how the organization sees the situation? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss what Heyward actually said, and what...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Juan Thornhill Monday. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether Thornhill's an upgrade over Damontae Kazee with how he can team up with DeShon Elliott and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Could this new secodnary with Darius Slay be an upgrade over last year?  Also, the Ste...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' GM Omar Khan is focused on the team's real plan at quarterback to find their franchise leader, but not in this year's crop of QBs. Christopher Carter wants to remind Steelers fans that's always been the plan, and why they shouldn't get distracted by the wait to see what Aaron Rodgers d...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers had their newest additions to the team in D.K. Metcalf and Darius Slay spoke to Pittsburgh media for the first time Thursday, and Christopher Carter breaks down some of the biggest takeaways. Metcalf talked about his fit with the team, and Christopher sees the biggest aspect of his role...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which team had the biggest NFL Free Agency impact signings that moved the needle going into 2025, which contract was the most surprising one handed out, and is there any team that made themselves a contender with their free agency moves? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with BetterHelp. Visit  b...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide which team he wants to play for in the NFL. But Christopher Carter wonders if that's enough of a sign that signing he could be the wrong move. Rodgers has a history of not showing up for his team, putting himself over the organization and no...

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' decision at quarterback between Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson could very well depend on if they can get the New York Giants to overspend on Rodgers. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders go over the reasoning for why the Steelers hav...

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 didn't sign Justin Fields as the New York Jets outspent them on the veteran quarterback. Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss whether that was a big mistake. Are the Steelers' only real options Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, or D...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' trade for D.K. Metcalf adds serious firepower to the offense. But Christopher Carter thinks the move shows what Omar Khan's real plan at quarterback is, and why it's not specifically about Justin Fields or Russell Wilson. Metcalf's deep threat ability combined with Pickens could make f...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded for D.K. Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks. Christopher Carter gives his reaction on the move by Omar Khan, whether a second round pick was the right compensation, and what the move means for the future of George Pickens with the team. This is an emergency episode of the podca...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven't signed their quarterback for 2025, which is a key free agency priority before other moves can be made. Christopher Carter explains why Omar Khan hasn't signed a quarterback, when that might happen, and the impact of Cole Holcomb's restructured contract that could signal bi...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the veteran wide receiver market ahead of NFL Free Agency after the DK Metcalf trade request, Davante Adams release, and Chris Godwin's pending free agency. Plus, they also dive deep into whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play in 2025 and if he does, do the New York Giants make sense and all of the NFL news, Free Agency rumblings and more. Support Us By...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers should be big players for receivers Christian Kirk and/or D.K. Metcalf over the next week. Christopher Carter points out the team's interest in Kirk during the season, and why Metcalf is a more realistic trade target than other receivers posed. But could the decision to go with either r...

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 have a need at wide receiver and Davante Adams is a free agent. Should Omar Khan prioritize the best receiver on the free agency market? Or should the Steelers go after less expensive options like Darius Slayton? Christopher Carter and Ni...

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 still haven't signed a quarterback for the 2025 season and are running out of time to make a reasonable deal with Justin Fields if he's to be their starter next season. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the leverage between F...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't in on the San Francisco 49ers trade of Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders, but Christopher Carter thinks that's a good thing. Samuel doesn't fit the Steelers' need for a pure outside wide receiver and has an injury history and a salary that makes the trade less advantageo...