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' plans for the NFL Draft aren't quite clear yet, and that's just the way Omar Khan wants things. Christopher Carter explains how Khan's moves in free agency from the Michael Pittman Jr. trade to the signings of Jaquan Brisker and Jamel Dean have given the Steelers a smokescreen for thei...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Jenna Harner of WPXI-TV. The Pittsburgh Steelers have made big moves to fix their wide receiver room over the past two seasons. But have the trades for DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. also fixed culture issues of the past? Christopher Carter and Jenna Harner explain why they think Metcalf a...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stuck in a constant search for a franchise quarterback for several years now. But can they be close to escaping QB purgatory? Christopher Carter takes on that question and how that path could be close to finding a solution even if there's not a quarterback for the team to take...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are shaking up their roster! In this episode of the Locked On Steelers Squad Show, we break down all the major moves from free agency this week.  New Additions: Jaquan Brisker and Sebastian Joseph-Day bring toughness and experience to the defense.  Biggest Departures: Who left Pittsburgh, and how will it impact the team?  Quarterback Drama: Should the Steelers wait for Aaro...

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 drafted Ohio State QB Will Howard last year and Mike McCarthy likes his potential. But where would Howard rank among the 2026 NFL Draft quarterbacks? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh discuss Howard's positive traits that compare well...

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' free agent moves to add Jaquan Brisker and Jamel Dean in the secondary have filled some important needs. But what is the biggest need to complete the secondary in the NFL Draft? Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss whether slot...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers added Sebastian Joseph-Day as a free agent defensive tackle, but must still keep building. Christopher Carter explains why they're still putting together a defensive line for the future with Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton, Yahya Black and still could add a top defensive line prospect lik...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers added former Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker in free agency as their next step in Omar Khan's plan to prepare for the NFL Draft. Christopher Carter explains what Brisker brings at safety to work with Jalen Ramsey and DeShon Elliott, and what Khan's plan has been for the roster. From...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Darnell Savage as a free agent safety, but still need to find answers at free safety. Christopher Carter explains why he sees that option as coming in the NFL Draft with some of the top prospects like Ohio State's Caleb Downs, Oregon's Dillon Thieneman, LSU's AJ Haulcy, and Toled...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making moves in free agency, and we’re breaking down every signing, re-signing, and roster shake-up. From Rico Dowdle in the backfield, to Jamel Dean in the secondary, to Michael Pittman Jr. joining the receiving corps, we cover what these moves mean for the Steelers heading into 2026.  In this episode, host Tyler Feldman is joined by 15-year NFL veteran and former Stee...

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' trade for Michael Pittman Jr. combines him with DK Metcalf, Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth to make for a physical passing attack. Could this be a bully style of offense for Mike McCarthy to run? Christopher Carter and Nick Farabau...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders. The Pittsburgh Steelers made big moves on the first day of free agency tampering with a trade to get Michael Pittman Jr., and signing Jamel Dean and Rico Dowdle. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss the moves, and what they do for the Steelers on both sides of the ball....

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' free agent targets should include at least one veteran wide receiver. But should that be a more expensive playmaker like Romeo Doubs? Or a cheaper veteran? Christopher Carter explains why he sees the team not trying to make a big splash in free agency at receiver and saving the big mov...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have missed too many times on finding the star wide receiver as a leader for the offense and this is the draft class to solve that problem. That's why Christopher Carter thinks the Steelers should trade up for one of the top receivers like Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon or...

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 haven't committed to a quarterback plan, but Aaron Rodgers might've tipped their hand with his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Christopher Carter and Mike DeFabo discuss what Rodgers said about Omar Khan, Mike McCarthy and how the new coa...

The Pittsburgh Steelers were ranked DEAD LAST in the 2026 NFLPA report card, receiving multiple F-grades for their facilities, including the locker room and playing surface at Acrisure Stadium. Tyler Feldman and 15-year NFL veteran Wayne Gandy break down what went wrong, how ownership can fix it, and what this means moving forward. Plus, the waiting game continues for Aaron Rodgers as free agency...

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 still haven't signed a quarterback to be their starter for 2026, and now the Arizona Cardinals have released Kyler Murray. Should Omar Khan go after Murray in free agency as the Steelers' next quarterback on their carousel? Or should the...

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 need a safety, and this NFL Draft class looks strong with star talent like Caleb Downs, and potential high value targets like Dillon Thieneman, AJ Haulcy and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders discuss when woul...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers showed their top priority of the 2026 NFL Draft is to fix their wide receiver depth chart. Christopher Carter reveals what he learned at the NFL combine and how the Steelers approached what could be the strongest part of this draft class: the wide receivers. From Carnell Tate and Omar C...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be taking a hard look at the cornerback class during the NFL combine ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Christopher Carter reports from the combine in Indianapolis where after talking to several cornerback draft prospects, he's learned the Steelers are putting an extra effort to exp...

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 appear to be taking a close look at the defensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft class as Christopher Carter and Nick Farabaugh reveal what they've learned at the NFL Combine. Clemson's Peter Woods, Texas Tech's Lee Hunter, Ohio State's Ka...

Steelers Nation! It’s NFL Combine Week in Indy, and the Locked On Steelers Squad Show is breaking it all down with Pittsburgh native Tyler Feldman, 15-year NFL veteran Wayne Gandy and SPECIAL GUEST, former star QB Kordell "Slash" Stewart!  On Wednesday night's episode:  NFL Combine Importance – How crucial is the 4-day event for the Steelers’ draft board? The Squad digs into the wide receiver spot...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't decided who their quarterback will be in 2026 yet, but general manager Omar Khan sure made it seem like it would be Aaron Rodgers Tuesday at the NFL Combine. Christopher Carter and Alan Saunders review what exactly Khan said, and why so many hints point towards Rodgers' return t...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers could use a long term partner at cornerback for Joey Porter Jr., and Christopher Carter thinks this is a good year to target a top ten cornerback in the NFL Draft. He ranks his top ten cornerbacks if this NFL Draft class, listing the strengths and weaknesses of players like LSU's Mansoo...

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big week ahead with the NFL Combine set to begin. Christopher Carter gets you ready by going over his top 100 NFL Draft prospects ranked before the combine. Chris highlights how his top players are show the dominant wide receiver and edge rusher groups in this draft class and how...