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The Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently built their identity around a formidable defense. With significant offseason moves and key returning players, the question looms: can the 2025 Steelers defense achieve elite status? Brian is back as he joins Joe to break down the roster as the team prepares to report to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania next week. Who are the names to know? Ar...

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an exceptionally busy and transformative 2025 offseason, signaling a clear "win-now" mentality after a prolonged playoff win drought. The team made significant overhauls on both sides of the ball, particularly at key offensive and defensive positions. But is all this change a good thing? Join Joe as he explores the Steelers' offseason maneuvers and compares them to past...

In a surprising blockbuster trade earlier today, the Pittsburgh Steelers sent former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins. In return, the Steelers acquired former All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Dolphins. Join Joe and Brian on the podcast as they break down the Steelers-Dolp...

During an interview on the Pat McAfee show, new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers discussed whether 2025 would be his final season playing in the NFL. Rodgers had previously mentioned that it was either play for the Steelers this season or retire, and his comments allude to his one-year deal being his last dance as a professional football player. But why did Rodgers choose to return? A...

Joe and Brian are back with a ton of opinions on Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former four-time NFL MVP turns 42-years-old this season. Can he turn back time and lead the Steelers to the Super Bowl? If so, is the talent around him in Pittsburgh good enough? Or has Rodgers seen his final peak with the New York Jets? The hosts compare last year's Jets roster to this year's Steel...

The news has finally dropped! Aaron Rodgers has announced he will be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to the team's upcoming minicamp. The announced one-year deal brings a four-time NFL MVP to the Steel City, but what are the positives and negatives of this move? Does Rodgers make the Steelers a Super Bowl contender? Does he even make them a contender in the AFC North? And what does his...

Joe and Brian are back to talk about some of the other Pittsburgh Steelers offseason rumors they've been hearing. Is Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in play? Will Omar Khan make a move for another wide receiver, such as the New Orleans Saints' Chris Olave? Or are there some other positions the team could look at? The hosts discuss these topics and more in this episode. Questions or Commen...

It's that slow news period before "football in shorts" so everyone's asking questions to generate conversation. One of those questions being asked everywhere you look is, "When is Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers?" Joe and Brian join the show to discuss if Rodgers is coming and when that may be. Is there a time limit on his arrival and if so, when does it best benefit the former...

The 2025 NFL schedule has been released. How did the Pittsburgh Steelers fare this year from the schedule makers? Joe and Brian discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2025 calendar, including a lack of home games and if the team has a brutal stretch to watch for as they did last season. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcas...

Joe and Brian discuss the breaking news of George Pickens being traded to the Dallas Cowboys. Was this the right move for the Steelers? Is the timing right? And how does it impact the current roster? The hosts answer these questions and detail how selling high on Pickens' potential could be the right move for Pittsburgh's future. Plus, one player the Steelers should NEVER trade and how the Pickens...

So, how did the Steelers do in this year's NFL Draft? Joe and Brian break down each, including the players Pittsburgh passed on and how their overall strategy played out over three days. Which picks were the best value? Was there a swing and a miss, or did the Steelers hit a few homeruns?  The hosts delve into these questions and more in this post-draft review. Questions or Comments? Call the Stee...

After giving up their second-round selection to acquire former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf this offseason, the Steelers only had one pick on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. And they made that selection count! Joe and Brian sigh some relief once again as Omar Khan selects a highly productive Big Ten running back, Iowa's Kaleb Johnson, with the 83rd overall selection. The hosts discus...

Joe and Brian are relieved by the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round selection, and they believe Steelers Nation should be, too! The hosts look back on day one of the 2025 NFL Draft and examine all of the moves, including what they believe to be a wise decision by Omar Khan to pass on the available quarterbacks with pick 21. However, that doesn't mean that the quarterback position still isn't on the...

Joe and Brian are back with another 2025 NFL Draft preview as the hosts discuss an annual tradition of mocking the mock drafts. Mock drafts can be found anywhere on the Internet. Some are better than others, and many are repetitive. Regardless, they are a fun exercise and this year's draft predictions for the Steelers, unlike previous years, are all over the map! See which drafts the hosts like, w...

It's that time! Joe and Brian are back with a special NFL Draft edition of the Steel City Underground Podcast. This episode marks the return of Mock Draft Insanity: for the uninitiated, Brian attempts to break Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator by making several crazy trades. Just how insane is it? Tune in to find out exactly which players are selected in this mock draft and how the Steelers...

As the NFL Draft draws nearer, the Pittsburgh Steelers still lack a definitive plan at the quarterback position. The assumption is Aaron Rodgers will sign with the team in the coming days (or weeks), but the veteran quarterback is playing the long game without an answer, leaving many fans to believe Pittsburgh will draft a passer in a few weeks. That begs the question: At what point is drafting a...

Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' slow news period by reviewing their offseason moves thus far. The hosts begin with an engaging conversation about the pursuit of Aaron Rodgers before discussing one of the more lackluster free agent classes in recent memory. Did Omar Khan and the Steelers do enough to bolster their roster thus far, or are other big moves coming? They duo talks about which positio...

Media and fans everywhere are in a frenzy, almost a panic, believing the Pittsburgh Steelers have botched their quarterback plans for the future. However, do we really know what their plans are? Surely, there is a plan from a calculated Omar Khan, who has been aggressive in other areas. Is that plan to roll with an expensive veteran still or to bypass blowing money by operating with a bridge quart...

Joe and Brian dig into the legal tampering period of NFL free agency to discuss the moves the Steelers have, and haven't, made. Among the big news over the last few days is Pittsburgh's trade for former Seattle Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf. How does Metcalf's acquisition and new contract affect George Pickens, T.J. Watt, and more?  And who is going to throw passes to those receivers? Could it be Russe...

We're one week away from the official start of a new league year and only days away from the legal tampering period for NFL free agency. Joe and Brian tackle the Steelers' impending free-agent questions. Which of their to-be free agents is brought back? Which are let go? And what names and surprises may be on the horizon? The hosts discuss the quarterback position, trading for receivers, and how a...

We are officially two weeks away from starting a new league year and NFL free agency as Joe and Brian discuss what the Steelers need to do on defense. Yes, offense is still a major focus - and the hosts dig into Pittsburgh GM Omar Khan's comments at the Combine in Indianapolis. However, creating more depth on the defense is also very important. Injuries happen, and having quality backups is a must...

Joe and Brian table some other talk to once again bring us down to Earth when it comes to the Steelers and their offseason plans at the quarterback position. Ideally, either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields should return to Pittsburgh in 2025. However, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from producing other options. Names such as Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, and even Daniel Jones have cropped up...

Joe and Brian discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles made the Kansas City Chiefs look normal, which begs the question: how far away are the Steelers from either team? Depending on the position, Pittsburgh may have a championship foundation in place. The hosts discuss where the deficiencies lie and how the Eagles built a team that has a chance of dominating over the next f...

Joe and Brian take a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, starting with the offense, and make predictions on what changes my transpire during the offseason. Will the quarterback be Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? What does it look like with either - or neither on the roster? And what does that eventual quarterback's supporting cast look like at wide receiver, running back, and tight end? Will...

On Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers Team President Art Rooney II sat down with Rob King of the Steelers Audio Network to in an exclusive online-only interview to recap the 2024 season and look ahead to the 2025 season. The short clip gave vague insights to some of the direction the team may take moving into the offseason. Joe and Brian dissect Rooney's comments including the team's starting quarterback...