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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/7/26 2:27 PM -
The Seven Steelers Who Rebroke The Color Barrier. Editor’s Note: This article was originally written on Feb. 10, 2020. We are running it again in celebration of Black History Month. In 1933, linemen Ray Kemp became the first African American to ever wear a Pittsburgh Steelers (then the Pittsburgh Pirates) uniform, appearing in three games as a substitute tackle. At the time, he […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/the-seven-steele...
Kirk Cousins (QB - ATL)

2/7/26 2:04 PM -
Latest NFL News & Rumors: Browns Lose Schwartz, Raiders’ Crosby Addresses Trade Talk, Steelers Plan Rodgers Return (February 7, 2026).
Jim Schwartz resigns as Browns DC, Maxx Crosby fires back at Raiders trade rumors, Kirk Cousins eyes a 15th NFL season, Steelers expect Aaron Rodgers back, and Kyler Murray's future in Arizona is murky.
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https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-rumors-schw...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

2/7/26 1:46 PM -
Lawyer’s Take: Does Suing Lions Fan Actually Have $100 Million Case Against DK Metcalf?. DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and several others are being sued by a Detroit Lions fan for $100 million in a defamation lawsuit. That number jumps off the page—but does the case itself hold any weight? That question is well above my pay grade, so I reached out to my college roommate and longtime friend […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/lawyers-take-doe...
Tom Brady (QB - TB)

2/7/26 12:21 PM -
Reverse? Brady backs Kraft, 'get that 7th ring'. Tom Brady, who was widely criticized this week after he said he didn't have a "dog in the fight" in Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks, indicated in a social media post Friday night that he is backing his former team.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47854134/know-...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/7/26 12:15 PM -
Ben Roethlisberger’s First Ballot Hall Of Fame Path Is Real – But Narrow. For Ben Roethlisberger, the Hall of Fame clock starts now. Eligible for the first time, Roethlisberger will appear on ballots for the 2027 class. A two-time Super Bowl champion and one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, his enshrinement into Canton, Ohio seems inevitable. But will he get in on the first ballot? There’s […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/ben-roethlisberg...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/7/26 11:01 AM -
Cam Heyward Thinks Steelers Can Help Aaron Rodgers’ Decision: ‘Probably Worried About Other People Coming Back’. The Steelers don’t know whether Aaron Rodgers will return next season, but Cam Heyward thinks they can help him decide. While by all accounts he enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh, they can help improve things in the future. And that starts with retaining the valuable pieces that contributed to their success last season. Talking about […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/cam-heyward-thin...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/7/26 9:07 AM -
New Head Coach Offers Steelers Extra Offseason Advantage. The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the unknown of a new head coach. They’ll at least benefit from an early start. Hiring Mike McCarthy brings one clear benefit to jumpstart his tenure with the franchise. By NFL rule, the Steelers will be permitted to begin their offseason program earlier than teams with returning head coaches. As […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/new-head-coach-o...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/7/26 9:01 AM -
Cam Heyward Thinks Steelers Can Help Aaron Rodgers’ Decision: ‘Probably Worried About Other People Coming Back’. The Steelers don’t know whether Aaron Rodgers will return next season, but Cam Heyward thinks they can help him decide. While by all accounts he enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh, they can help improve things in the future. And that starts with retaining the valuable pieces that contributed to their success last season. Talking about […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/cam-heyward-thin...
Kenneth Gainwell (RB - PHI)

2/7/26 9:00 AM -
Is Re-Signing Kenneth Gainwell A Priority For Steelers’ New Coaching Staff?. Does the Steelers’ new coaching staff consider Kenneth Gainwell a priority free agent? Kenneth Gainwell was the Steelers’ team MVP last season, but how much does the new regime value his services, pricewise? After signing a one-year deal for under $2 million, what is his market value going into his sixth season? And how does […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/is-re-signing-ke...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

2/7/26 8:46 AM -
Lawyer’s Take: Does Suing Lions Fan Actually Have $100 Million Case Against DK Metcalf?. DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and several others are being sued by a Detroit Lions fan for $100 million in a defamation lawsuit. That number jumps off the page—but does the case itself hold any weight? That question is well above my pay grade, so I reached out to my college roommate and longtime friend […]
Source:
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/lawyers-take-doe...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/7/26 7:15 AM -
Ben Roethlisberger’s First Ballot Hall Of Fame Path Is Real – But Narrow. For Ben Roethlisberger, the Hall of Fame clock starts now. Eligible for the first time, Roethlisberger will appear on ballots for the 2027 class. A two-time Super Bowl champion and one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, his enshrinement into Canton, Ohio seems inevitable. But will he get in on the first ballot? There’s […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/ben-roethlisberg...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

2/7/26 7:01 AM -
Cam Heyward Thinks Steelers Can Help Aaron Rodgers’ Decision: ‘Probably Worried About Other People Coming Back’. The Steelers don’t know whether Aaron Rodgers will return next season, but Cam Heyward thinks they can help him decide. While by all accounts he enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh, they can help improve things in the future. And that starts with retaining the valuable pieces that contributed to their success last season. Talking about […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/cam-heyward-thin...
Kenneth Gainwell (RB - PHI)

2/7/26 7:00 AM -
Is Re-Signing Kenneth Gainwell A Priority For Steelers’ New Coaching Staff?. Does the Steelers’ new coaching staff consider Kenneth Gainwell a priority free agent? Kenneth Gainwell was the Steelers’ team MVP last season, but how much does the new regime value his services, pricewise? After signing a one-year deal for under $2 million, what is his market value going into his sixth season? And how does […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/is-re-signing-ke...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/7/26 5:01 AM -
Study: The Quantity (And Quality) Of Patrick Graham’s Coverages. Among all of the sweeping changes for the Pittsburgh Steelers is new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Recently, our Alex Kozora wrote The Big Book Of Patrick Graham, a thorough scope of his resume that you should definitely check out. Included, we looked at Graham’s “open field” (non-redzone) base coverage rates from his time as DC […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/study-the-quanti...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/7/26 2:01 AM -
Study: The Quantity (And Quality) Of Patrick Graham’s Coverages. Among all of the sweeping changes for the Pittsburgh Steelers is new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Recently, our Alex Kozora wrote The Big Book Of Patrick Graham, a thorough scope of his resume that you should definitely check out. Included, we looked at Graham’s “open field” (non-redzone) base coverage rates from his time as DC […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/study-the-quanti...
Seattle Seahawks (DEF - SEA)

2/6/26 2:31 PM -
Super Bowl LX Prop Contest. Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots gets underway at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday evening. While we patiently wait for the kickoff of the big game, below are 20 propositions that are floating around on various betting sites for all to answer. Like the last few […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/super-bowl-lx-pr...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/6/26 2:01 PM -
Ranking The Steelers’ Starters Post-Season Edition: No. 18-16. Things are starting to take shape for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason as new head coach Mike McCarthy is putting the finishing touches on his new staff. Meanwhile the calendar is speeding quickly toward not only the NFL Scouting Combine but the start of the new league year. The Steelers have a lot of decisions […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/ranking-the-stee...
Adam Thielen (WR - CAR)

2/6/26 1:45 PM -
Adam Thielen Explains His Retirement Decision (And Why It Was So Difficult). Though it wasn’t a shock that a 35-year-old Adam Thielen opted to retire after the 2025 season, he took time to explain his decision to walk away from the game. Speaking to NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger on Super Bowl Radio Row Thursday, Thielen offered his rationale. “I think at this point of your career, when […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/adam-thielen-exp...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/6/26 11:20 AM -
Ben Roethlisberger Headlines Several Steelers As First-Time Eligibles For Hall Of Fame In 2027. The Steelers have several former players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027. QB Ben Roethlisberger headlines the list, the most likely to earn first-ballot consideration. Also joining him are WR Antonio Brown and RB Le’Veon Bell, the namesakes of the “Killer Bs” offense. While he didn’t spend […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/ben-roethlisberg...
Drew Brees (QB - NO)

2/6/26 6:29 AM -
Brees, Fitzgerald make Hall of Fame in first year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome five into its 2026 class, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald -- who were in their first year of eligibility -- as well as Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47845104/brees...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

2/6/26 6:20 AM -
Ben Roethlisberger Headlines Several Steelers As First-Time Eligibles For Hall Of Fame In 2027. The Steelers have several former players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027. QB Ben Roethlisberger headlines the list, the most likely to earn first-ballot consideration. Also joining him are WR Antonio Brown and RB Le’Veon Bell, the namesakes of the “Killer Bs” offense. While he didn’t spend […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/ben-roethlisberg...
Demarcus Ayers (WR - CHI)

2/6/26 5:00 AM -
Interview: Former Steelers Receiver Explains What Team Is Getting In New WRs Coach Adam Henry. It took a long time for the universe to align but in 2022, Demarcus Ayers and Adam Henry were on the same side. Coaching together at Indiana University, Henry’s job was to develop the Hoosiers’ receivers. Unintentionally, he gave Ayers a PHD-level course in how to be a great coach. Now, Henry lands in Pittsburgh, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/interview-former...
Washington Commanders (DEF - WAS)

2/6/26 3:54 AM -
Alex Highsmith Doesn’t Win Walter Payton Man Of Year Award. Despite being the Pittsburgh Steelers’ nomination, EDGE Alex Highsmith was not named the NFL’s 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Announced during NFL Honors, the award went to Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner instead. .@Bwagz is the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by @Nationwide! #WPMOY pic.twitter.com/zopBwm2cKn — NFL (@NFL) February […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/alex-highsmith-d...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

2/6/26 2:19 AM -
Fowler: Browns Set To Hire Former Steelers Assistant Coach. The Cleveland Browns are set to hire former Pittsburgh Steelers’ assistant coach Matt Baker as the team’s assistant quarterbacks coach, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Browns expected to hire Matt Baker as assistant quarterbacks coach, per source. Former NFL QB was last a Pittsburgh assistant. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 6, 2026 Baker spent two seasons […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/fowler-browns-se...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

2/6/26 2:15 AM -
New Steelers OL Coach Jahri Evans Misses Out On Hall Of Fame. New Pittsburgh Steelers assistant offensive line coach Jahri Evans was not elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite being one of 15 modern-era finalists, he did not receive enough votes to become part of 2026’s class. He lost out to modern era finalists WR Larry Fitzgerald, K Adam Vinateri, LB Luke Kuechly, and […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/new-steelers-ol-...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

2/6/26 2:13 AM -
For Second Time, Myles Garrett Named NFL Defensive Player Of Year. Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett has been named the NFL’s 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, a runaway and unanimous choice after a historic season. It’s the second time he’s won DPOY, putting him in a rare class of players to achieve the feat. 2x Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett. #NFLHonors@Flash_Garrett | @TCL_USA […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/for-second-time-...
Demarcus Ayers (WR - CHI)

2/6/26 2:00 AM -
Interview: Former Steelers Receiver Explains What Team Is Getting In New WRs Coach Adam Henry. It took a long time for the universe to align but in 2022, Demarcus Ayers and Adam Henry were on the same side. Coaching together at Indiana University, Henry’s job was to develop the Hoosiers’ receivers. Unintentionally, he gave Ayers a PHD-level course in how to be a great coach. Now, Henry lands in Pittsburgh, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/interview-former...