Steelers Wire Podcast

It sure sounds like this will be Ben Roethlisberger’s final season as QB of the Steelers. The guys discuss whether this roster, as it’s constituted entering the summer, can contend in the loaded AFC, and hit on what the team could be thinking beyond this season if Big Ben does indeed retire. Also, Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy breaks down his summer to-do list for the team and reve...

Steelers fans seem pretty split on the team’s decision to draft Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. The guys discuss the player and why he’s one of the best stories of the entire draft. Also, why second-round TE Pat Freirermuth could make or break the Steelers’ 2021 draft class.

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks after the Broncos’ trade for QB Teddy Bridgewater? Elijah Moore or Alex Leatherwood for the P...

The guys play “hit or miss” with the Steelers’ last two draft classes. How many of those guys are gearing up for prominent roles in 2021? Also, why an offensive lineman at pick No. 24 might be the team’s best bet.

Host Ryan O’Leary and Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss what changes for the Steelers now that starting running back James Conner has signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Is Pittsburgh now more likely to go running back in the first round? Also, NFL Draft prop bets talk with Marcus Mosher of the Sportsbook Wire.

The Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling joins host Ryan O’Leary to tackle a variety of topics, including Luke’s most recent mock draft and how he sees things shaking up for the Steelers on Day 1.

The Steelers got their nose tackle back when Tyson Alualu changed his mind and decided to return to the team after reportedly agreeing with Jacksonville on a 2-year contract. The guys discuss what that means for the Steelers’ defense, and hit on the latest buzz surrounding pick No. 24 in this month’s draft. Also, is a trade for Sam Darnold this offseason in the cards?

In an offseason loaded with turnover, the Steelers landed their first big free agent with the resigning of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on a 1-year deal. The guys react to that good news, discuss some bad news with WR Chase Claypool and the TMZ video that shows him involved in a bar fight, and preview what the Steelers could be thinking early in this year’s draft.

First Bud Dupree. Then Mike Hilton. The NFL’s legal tampering period had to be a rough 48 hours for Steelers fans, and more fan favorites, like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Alejandro Villanueva, could be on the way out. The guys react to the latest, including the surprising release of LB Vince Williams. Also, how the team should address TJ Watt’s contract as he prepares to enter the final y...

The deadline for the franchise tag came and went this week, and the Steelers stood pat. That means popular players like Bud Dupree and JuJu Smith Schuster will likely test their markets in free agency. The guys discuss that decision, and what Ben Roethlisberger’s restructured contract means for the team and Big Ben's future.

All signs point to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returning for a 17th season with the Steelers, but will that be enough to keep the Steelers among the AFC’s elite? The guys discuss Big Ben’s sticky contract situation, and the very real possibility that fan favorites like Bud Dupree, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Alejandro Villanueva wind up leaving in free agency. All that and more in the r...

The Steelers’ season is over after spotting the Cleveland Browns a 28-0 lead in the first quarter of Sunday night’s wild-card playoff game. Now, the Steelers have some difficult decisions to make on soon-to-be free agents like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Bud Dupree. The elephant in the room is Ben Roethlisberger’s $41.3M cap hit as it currently stands entering the offseason. The guys...

The Steelers will play the Browns for the second straight week and third time this season during the NFL’s wild-card playoff round, and they’ll have a noticeable advantage. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio were among the team’s positive COVID-19 tests this week. That means they’ll be away from the team quarantining when the Steelers play the...

 Simply put, the Steelers needed that. Their second-half rally from 24-7 down to the Colts clinched the AFC North title, and earned some rest for some key starters like Ben Roethlisberger coming up in Week 17. The guys react to Pittsburgh’s huge win over the Colts, Mike Tomlin’s strategy in Week 17, and whether this once 11-0 Steelers team could be now seen as a dark horse enterin...

Three weeks ago, the Steelers were the only undefeated team in the NFL at 11-0. Now, they’ve lost three straight and couldn’t even hang with the two-win Bengals on Monday night. The guys break down that embarrassing loss, and the universal game plan that opponents are using to bottle up Pittsburgh’s explosive offense. Other topics include Big Ben’s future, and a preview of...

The once 11-0 Steelers have hit a rough patch. QB Ben Roethlisberger is struggling to keep defenses honest down the field. The receivers are having a hard time catching the ball. The defense is plagued by injuries. And the running game remains nonexistent. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss Pittsburgh’s loss to the Bills, coach Mike Tomlin’s decision...

At least one national sports media personality was excited to see the Steelers fall to Washington, and that was Colin Cowherd. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss some glaring flaws in the Steelers’ game right now, and react to Cowherd’s commentary that teams like the Giants and Patriots are better. The guys also preview this week’s showdown agai...

 It wasn’t pretty, but the Steelers defeated the short-handed Baltimore Ravens. 19-14, to push their record to 11-0. The bad news is that star linebacker Bud Dupree left the game with a knee injury, and early reports Wednesday night indicate that Dupree is done for the season with a torn ACL. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss the Dupree injury, schedu...

The Steelers were stripped of their Thanksgiving Night rivalry game against the Ravens (that game is now scheduled for Sunday at 1:15 p.m. EST), but they’re still 10-0 with several winnable games coming up on the schedule. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy finally pop the question: Can the 2020 Steelers run the table? The guys also discuss Ben Roethlisberger&rsquo...

The Steelers crushed the Bengals to remain the NFL’s only undefeated team, but after rushing for less than 50 yards for the third straight game, host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy question how long this streak will last if they don’t get that part of their game untracked. The guys also discuss Pittsburgh’s path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, and...

Another nail-biter, another win for the Steelers, who remain the NFL’s only undefeated team at 8-0. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy experienced all the feels during that painful comeback win over the terrible Cowboys. Curt has the latest on the team’s COVID-19 situation involving quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and the guys preview this weekend’s div...

The Steelers' Mike Tomlin is now the winningest Black head coach in NFL history. Where does Tomlin rank among the NFL's best? Also, the guys break down Sunday's huge win over division rival Baltimore, and the Steelers acquisition of LB Avery Williamson from the Jets.

Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss Pittsburgh's huge win over the Titans, and look ahead to this week's showdown with the Ravens. The guys also discuss the AFC playoff picture and the Steelers chances of fending off the Chiefs for the No. 1 seed.

Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss the loss of star linebacker Devin Bush, and how the team might go about trying to replace him. The guys also discuss Le'Veon Bell's new home with the Chiefs, and look ahead to Sunday's showdown in Tennessee. With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook W...

Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy gives his take on why fans in Pittsburgh shouldn't be pulling for a Le'Veon Bell reunion tour. Curt and host Ryan O'Leary also play and react to the unforgettable audio from last year's wild brawl that centered on the Browns' Myles Garrett and Steelers backup QB Mason Rudolph. (With fantasy football picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting tips from T...